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algebra intermediate

Problem

Suppose that is a sequence of real numbers satifying , and that and . What is ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
If we plug in , we get By plugging in , we get This is a system of two equations with two unknowns. Multiplying the second equation by 2 and substituting into the first equation gives , therefore .
Final answer
B