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algebra senior
Problem
Find the largest possible value of in the simplified form if , where and are integers. What is ?
Solution
Multiplying the whole equation by will get rid of the fractions: Since the expression on the left-hand side does not factor easily, we use the quadratic formula to get Therefore, the largest possible value for is , or . Applying this to , , , , and .
Final answer
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