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algebra senior
Problem
Let be distinct complex numbers such that and Find the maximum value of
Solution
Since so Similarly, and
From the equation so This gives us
Then by Vieta's formulas, are roots of a polynomial of the form If is a root of this polynomial, then so is This means is equal to one of or so Therefore, the maximum value is
From the equation so This gives us
Then by Vieta's formulas, are roots of a polynomial of the form If is a root of this polynomial, then so is This means is equal to one of or so Therefore, the maximum value is
Final answer
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