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algebra senior
Problem
Suppose and are real numbers such that and Compute the value of
Solution
Adding the given equations, we get which simplifies to
Subtracting the equations given in the problem, we get Let so Also, Subtracting the equations and we get so
Subtracting the equations given in the problem, we get Let so Also, Subtracting the equations and we get so
Final answer
11