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jmc

algebra senior

Problem

Given that and find the range of all possible values of
Solution
Since the numerator is Similarly, the denominator is Therefore, the given expression is equal to By AM-GM, The only way to get equality is if However, this cannot occur, as this would make the given expression undefined.

If we set then the given expression is equal to Letting approach 1 from above, and letting approach we see that the given expression can attain any value in
Final answer
(27,\infty)