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algebra intermediate
Problem
Let be a quadratic polynomial with real coefficients satisfying for all real numbers , and suppose . Find .
Solution
Rewriting the given quadratics in vertex form, we have Both of those quadratics have vertex at ; considering the shape of the graph of a quadratic, we see that must also have its vertex at . Therefore, for some constant . Setting , we have , so . Then
Final answer
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