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algebra senior
Problem
Let be real numbers such that Find the set of all possible values of
Solution
Squaring the equation we get Hence, so Equality occurs when
Now, set so or Then can take on all nonpositive values. Therefore, the set of all possible values of is
Now, set so or Then can take on all nonpositive values. Therefore, the set of all possible values of is
Final answer
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