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TOT 303 1991 Autumn O J4 6 numbers on a circle a=|b-c|

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June 9, 2024

algebracombinatorics

Problem Statement

Six numbers are placed on a circle. For every number

A

we have:

A

equals the absolute value of

(B- C)

, where

B

and

C

A

clockwise. The total sum of the numbers equals

1

. Find all the numbers.
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