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algebra senior

Problem

Let and be real numbers. Find the set of possible values of
Solution
Let and Then so By AM-GM, so Hence, Setting the expression becomes As varies from to 1, takes on every value from to Therefore, the set of all possible values of the given expression is
Final answer
\left[ -\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2} \right]