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\section{Rules}
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This handout contains a set of problems. \par
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Each is marked with a few gold stars, which you collect by presenting a solution.
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\vspace{2mm}
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Below each problem is a list of hints, written next to their cost. \par
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To get a hint, you must pay the marked number of stars. \par
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Hints are usually provided in order, and are the same for all groups. \par
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\vspace{2mm}
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There is one exception: instructors may offer certain hints for a reduced fee,
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judging by your explanation of what you have so far.
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\begin{instructornote}
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This exception is for groups that are stuck on the last bit of a problem. \par
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If they've solved most of it, give them the information they already know
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for a steep discount (or even for free).
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\end{instructornote}
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An example problem is below.
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\vspace{4mm}
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\generic{Problem $0$:}
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\starvalue{4}
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This is a problem that's worth four points. \par
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Two hints are available. The first costs two stars (of the four available). \par
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The second costs one of the two stars available \textit{after} revealing the first hint.
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\begin{hintlist}
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Hint 1:
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\hintcontent{2}{4}{This is a hint. Only instructors see this.}
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Hint 2:
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\hintcontent{1}{2}{This is another hint.}
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\end{hintlist}
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\vfill
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You may notice that hints often cost a significant fraction of their problem's score. \par
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This is intentional---don't ask for hints unless you're very, very stuck.
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\vfill
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\pagebreak
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