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Say that a complex number $z$ is three-presentable if there is a complex number $w$ of absolute value $3$ such that $z = w - \frac{1}{w}$. Let $T$ be the set of all three-presentable complex numbers. The set $T$ forms a closed curve in the complex plane. What is the area inside $T$?
gpt
Let $z$ be a member of the set $T$. Then $z = w - \frac{1}{w}$ for some complex number $w$ with absolute value $3$. We can rewrite $z$ as $$z = w - \frac{1}{w} = w - \frac{\overline{w}}{|w|^2}= w - \frac{\overline{w}}{9}.$$Let $w=x+iy$ where $x$ and $y$ are real numbers. Then we have $$z = x+iy - \frac{x-iy}{9} =\frac{8x + 10iy}{9}.$$This tells us that to go from $w$ to $z$ we need to stretch the real part by a factor of $\frac{8}{9}$ and the imaginary part by a factor of $\frac{10}{9}$. $T$ includes all complex numbers formed by stretching a complex number of absolute value $3$ in this way. Since all complex numbers of absolute value $3$ form a circle of radius $3$, $T$ is an ellipse formed by stretching a circle of radius $3$ by a factor of $\frac{8}{9}$ in the $x$ direction and by a factor of $\frac{10}{9}$ in the $y$ direction. Therefore, the area inside $T$ is $$\frac{8}{9}\cdot\frac{10}{9}\cdot9\pi = \boxed{\frac{80}{9}\pi}.$$
human
The polynomial $x^3 - 2004 x^2 + mx + n$ has integer coefficients and three distinct positive zeros. Exactly one of these is an integer, and it is the sum of the other two. How many values of $n$ are possible?
gpt
Let $a$ denote the zero that is an integer. Because the coefficient of $x^3$ is 1, there can be no other rational zeros, so the two other zeros must be $\frac{a}{2} \pm r$ for some irrational number $r$. The polynomial is then \[(x-a) \left( x - \frac{a}{2} - r \right) \left( x - \frac{a}{2} + r \right) = x^3 - 2ax^2 + \left( \frac{5}{4}a^2 - r^2 \right) x - a \left( \frac{1}{4}a^2 - r^2 \right).\]Therefore $a=1002$ and the polynomial is \[x^3 - 2004 x^2 + (5(501)^2 - r^2)x - 1002((501)^2-r^2).\]All coefficients are integers if and only if $r^2$ is an integer, and the zeros are positive and distinct if and only if $1 \leq r^2 \leq 501^2 - 1 = 251000$. Because $r$ cannot be an integer, there are $251000 - 500 = \boxed{250500}$ possible values of $n$.
human
Find the quotient when $7x^3 + 3x^2 - 5x - 8$ is divided by $x + 2.$
gpt
The long division is shown below. \[ \begin{array}{c|cc cc} \multicolumn{2}{r}{7x^2} & -11x & +17 \\ \cline{2-5} x + 2 & 7x^3 & +3x^2&-5x&-8 \\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{7x^3} & +14x^2& \\ \cline{2-3} \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & -11x^2& -5x\\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & -11x^2& -22x\\ \cline{3-4} \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & & +17x & -8 \\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & & +17x & +34 \\ \cline{4-5} \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & & & -42 \\ \end{array} \]Thus, the quotient is $\boxed{7x^2 - 11x + 17}.$
human
Evaluate \[\frac 2{\log_4{2000^6}} + \frac 3{\log_5{2000^6}},\]giving your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
gpt
Using the property $\log_a b^x = x \log_a b,$ we have \[\begin{aligned} \frac 2{\log_4{2000^6}} + \frac 3{\log_5{2000^6}} &= \frac{2}{6\log_4 2000} + \frac{3}{6\log_5 2000} \\ &= \frac{1}{3\log_4 2000} + \frac{1}{2\log_5 2000}. \end{aligned}\]Since $\log_a b = \frac1{\log_b a}$, we can then write \[\frac{1}{3\log_4 2000} + \frac{1}{2\log_5 2000} = \frac{1}{3}\log_{2000} 4 + \frac{1}{2}\log_{2000} 5,\]which equals \[\log_{2000} (4^{1/3} 5^{1/2})= \log_{2000} (2^{2/3} 5^{1/2}).\]Since $2000 = 2^4 5^3 = \left(2^{2/3} 5^{1/2}\right)^6$, the expression $\boxed{\tfrac{1}{6}}$.
human
Find the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$ such that $p(-7) = 0,$ $p(4) = 0,$ and $p(5) = -36.$
gpt
Since $p(-7) = p(4) = 0,$ the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$ is of the form \[p(x) = c(x + 7)(x - 4),\]for some constant $c.$ To find $c,$ we set $x = 5,$ and use the fact that $p(5) = -36$: \[-36 = c(12)(1),\]so $c = -3.$ Hence, $p(x) = -3(x + 7)(x - 4) = \boxed{-3x^2 - 9x + 84}.$
human
Find the area of the ellipse given by $x^2 + 6x + 4y^2 - 8y + 9 = 0.$
gpt
Completing the square in $x$ and $y,$ we get \[(x + 3)^2 + 4(y - 1)^2 = 4.\]Then \[\frac{(x + 3)^2}{4} + \frac{(y - 1)^2}{1} = 1,\]so the semi-major axis is 2, the semi-minor axis is 1, and the area is then $\boxed{2 \pi}.$
human
For each positive integer $n$, the mean of the first $n$ terms of a sequence is $n$. What is the 2008th term of the sequence?
gpt
Let $a_n$ denote the $n$th term. Then \[\frac{a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_{2008}}{2008} = 2008,\]so $a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_{2008} = 2008^2.$ Also, \[\frac{a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_{2007}}{2007} = 2007,\]so $a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_{2007} = 2007^2.$ Subtracting these equations, we get \[a_{2008} = 2008^2 - 2007^2 = (2008 + 2007)(2008 - 2007) = \boxed{4015}.\]
human
Let $a_1,$ $a_2,$ $a_3,$ $\dots$ be a sequence of real numbers satisfying \[a_n = a_{n - 1} a_{n + 1}\]for all $n \ge 2.$ If $a_1 = 1 + \sqrt{7}$ and $a_{1776} = 13 + \sqrt{7},$ then determine $a_{2009}.$
gpt
From the given recursion, \[a_{n + 1} = \frac{a_n}{a_{n - 1}}.\]Let $a = a_1$ and $b = a_2.$ Then \begin{align*} a_3 &= \frac{a_2}{a_1} = \frac{b}{a}, \\ a_4 &= \frac{a_3}{a_2} = \frac{b/a}{b} = \frac{1}{a}, \\ a_5 &= \frac{a_4}{a_3} = \frac{1/a}{b/a} = \frac{1}{b}, \\ a_6 &= \frac{a_5}{a_4} = \frac{1/b}{1/a} = \frac{a}{b}, \\ a_7 &= \frac{a_6}{a_5} = \frac{a/b}{1/b} = a, \\ a_8 &= \frac{a_7}{a_6} = \frac{a}{a/b} = b. \end{align*}Since $a_7 = a = a_1$ and $a_8 = b = a_2,$ and each term depends only on the two previous terms, the sequence is periodic from here on. Furthermore, the length of the period is 6. Therefore, $a_6 = a_{1776} = 13 + \sqrt{7}$ and $a_{2009} = a_5.$ Also, $a_7 = a_1,$ and \[a_7 = \frac{a_6}{a_5}.\]Hence, \[a_5 = \frac{a_6}{a_7} = \frac{13 + \sqrt{7}}{1 + \sqrt{7}} = \frac{(13 + \sqrt{7})(\sqrt{7} - 1)}{(1 + \sqrt{7})(\sqrt{7} - 1)} = \frac{-6 + 12 \sqrt{7}}{6} = \boxed{-1 + 2 \sqrt{7}}.\]
human
Given a positive integer $n$, it can be shown that every complex number of the form $r+si$, where $r$ and $s$ are integers, can be uniquely expressed in the "base" $-n+i$ using the integers $1,2,\ldots,n^2$ as "digits." That is, the equation\[r+si=a_m(-n+i)^m+a_{m-1}(-n+i)^{m-1}+\cdots +a_1(-n+i)+a_0\]is true for a unique choice of non-negative integer $m$ and digits $a_0,a_1,\ldots,a_m$ chosen from the set $\{0,1,2,\ldots,n^2\}$, with $a_m\ne 0$. We write \[r+si=(a_ma_{m-1}\ldots a_1a_0)_{-n+i}\]to denote the base $-n+i$ expansion of $r+si$. There are only finitely many integers $k+0i$ that have four-digit expansions \[k=(a_3a_2a_1a_0)_{-3+i} \qquad (a_3 \neq 0).\]Find the sum of all such $k$.
gpt
To say that $k = (a_3a_2a_1a_0)_{-3+i}$ is to say that \[k = a_3(-3+i)^3 + a_2(-3+i)^2 + a_1(-3+i) + a_0.\]Expanding the right-hand side, we have \[k = (-18a_3+8a_2-3a_1+a_0) + (26a_3-6a_2+a_1)i.\]Since $k$ is a real number, the imaginary part of the right-hand side must be zero; that is, \[26a_3 - 6a_2 + a_1 = 0\]or \[26a_3 = 6a_2 - a_1.\]Remember that $0 \le a_1, a_2, a_3\le 9$, so $6a_2 - a_1 \le 6 \cdot 9 - 0 = 54$. Thus, $26a_3 \le 54$, so $a_3 \le 2$. We take cases, remembering that $a_3 \neq 0$: If $a_3 = 1$, then we have $6a_2 - a_1 = 26$. The only solution to this equation is $(a_1, a_2) = (4, 5)$, so we have \[k = -18a_3 + 8a_2 - 3a_1 + a_0 = -18 \cdot 1 + 8 \cdot 5 -3 \cdot 4 + a_0 = 10 + a_0.\]Since $a_0 \in \{0, 1, 2, \ldots, 9\}$, the possible values of $k$ are $10, 11, 12, \ldots, 19$, and these have a sum \[10 + 11 + 12 + \dots + 19 = \frac{29 \cdot 10}{2} = 145.\] If $a_3 = 2$, then we have $6a_2 - a_1 = 52$. The only solution to this equation is $(a_1, a_2) = (2, 9)$, so we have \[k = -18a_3 + 8a_2 - 3a_1 + a_0 = -18 \cdot 2 + 8 \cdot 9 -3 \cdot 2 + a_0 = 30 + a_0.\]Therefore, the possible values of $k$ are $30, 31, 32, \ldots, 39$, which sum to \[30 + 31 + 32 + \dots + 39 = \frac{69 \cdot 10}{2} = 345.\] Adding up both cases, we get the answer, $145 + 345 = \boxed{490}$.
human
Simplify \[\frac{1}{\log_{15} 2 + 1} + \frac{1}{\log_{10} 3 + 1} + \frac{1}{\log_6 5 + 1}.\]
gpt
By the change-of-base formula, \begin{align*} \frac{1}{\log_{15} 2 + 1} + \frac{1}{\log_{10} 3 + 1} + \frac{1}{\log_6 5 + 1} &= \frac{1}{\frac{\log 2}{\log 15} + 1} + \frac{1}{\frac{\log 3}{\log 10} + 1} + \frac{1}{\frac{\log 5}{\log 6} + 1} \\ &= \frac{\log 15}{\log 2 + \log 15} + \frac{\log 10}{\log 3 + \log 10} + \frac{\log 6}{\log 5 + \log 6} \\ &= \frac{\log 15}{\log 30} + \frac{\log 10}{\log 30} + \frac{\log 6}{\log 30} \\ &= \frac{\log 15 + \log 10 + \log 6}{\log 30} \\ &= \frac{\log 900}{\log 30} = \frac{2 \log 30}{\log 30} = \boxed{2}. \end{align*}
human
If $a + b + c = 11$ and $ab + ac + bc = 25,$ then find \[a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc.\]
gpt
We have the factorization \[a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = (a + b + c)(a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - ab - ac - bc).\]Squaring the equation $a + b + c = 11,$ we get \[a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2ab + 2ac + 2bc = 121.\]Then $a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - ab - ac - bc = 121 - 3(ab + ac + bc) = 121 - 75 = 46,$ so \[a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = 11 \cdot 46 = \boxed{506}.\]
human
Find the number of ordered pairs $(x,y)$ of real numbers such that \[16^{x^2 + y} + 16^{x + y^2} = 1.\]
gpt
By AM-GM, \[1 = 16^{x^2 + y} + 16^{x + y^2} \ge 2 \sqrt{16^{x^2 + y} \cdot 16^{x + y^2}} = 2 \cdot 4^{x^2 + y^2 + x + y} = 2^{2x^2 + 2y^2 + 2x + 2y + 1},\]so \[2x^2 + 2y^2 + 2x + 2y + 1 \le 0.\]Then \[x^2 + x + y^2 + y + \frac{1}{2} \le 0.\]Completing the square in $x$ and $y,$ we get \[\left( x + \frac{1}{2} \right)^2 + \left( y + \frac{1}{2} \right)^2 \le 0.\]The only possible pair is then $(x,y) = \left( -\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2} \right).$ Hence, there is only $\boxed{1}$ solution.
human
Find all real numbers $x$ such that \[\frac{8^x + 27^x}{12^x + 18^x} = \frac{7}{6}.\]Enter all the solutions, separated by commas.
gpt
Let $a = 2^x$ and $b = 3^x.$ Then the given equation becomes \[\frac{a^3 + b^3}{a^2 b + ab^2} = \frac{7}{6}.\]We can factor, to get \[\frac{(a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)}{ab(a + b)} = \frac{7}{6}.\]Since $a$ and $b$ are positive, $a + b$ must be positive, so we can safely cancel the factors of $a + b,$ to get \[\frac{a^2 - ab + b^2}{ab} = \frac{7}{6}.\]Then $6a^2 - 6ab + 6b^2 = 7ab,$ which simplifies to $6a^2 - 13ab + 6b^2 = 0.$ This equation factors as $(2a - 3b)(3a - 2b) = 0,$ so $2a = 3b$ or $3a = 2b.$ If $2a = 3b,$ then $2^{x + 1} = 3^{x + 1},$ or \[\frac{2^{x + 1}}{3^{x + 1}} = \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{x + 1} = 1.\]The only solution here is $x = -1.$ If $3a = 2b,$ then $3 \cdot 2^x = 2 \cdot 3^x,$ or \[\frac{3 \cdot 2^x}{2 \cdot 3^x} = \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{x - 1} = 1.\]The only solution here is $x = 1.$ Therefore, the solutions are $\boxed{-1,1}.$
human
The graph of \[\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1\]has its foci at $(0,\pm 4),$ while the graph of \[\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1\]has its foci at $(\pm 6,0).$ Compute the value of $|ab|.$
gpt
The graph of $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ is an ellipse centered at the origin, with semi-axes of length $a$ and $b.$ Because the foci of the ellipse lie along the $y-$axis, the major axis of the ellipse must be the vertical axis. The distance between each focus of the ellipse and the center is $4,$ so we have \[b^2 - a^2 = 4^2 = 16.\]The graph of $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ is an hyperbola centered at the origin. The distance between each focus of the hyperbola and the center is $6,$ so we have \[a^2 + b^2 = 6^2 = 36.\]Therefore, we have the system of equations \[\begin{aligned} b^2-a^2 &= 16, \\ a^2+b^2 &= 36. \end{aligned}\]To solve this system, we add the two equations, giving $2b^2 = 52,$ so $b^2 = 26,$ and $b = \pm \sqrt{26}.$ Then, $26 - a^2 = 16,$ so $a^2 = 10,$ and $a = \pm \sqrt{10}.$ Thus, \[ab = (\pm \sqrt{10})(\pm \sqrt{26}) = \pm 2 \sqrt{65},\]so $|ab| = \boxed{2 \sqrt{65}}.$[asy] void axes(real x0, real x1, real y0, real y1) { draw((x0,0)--(x1,0),EndArrow); draw((0,y0)--(0,y1),EndArrow); label("$x$",(x1,0),E); label("$y$",(0,y1),N); for (int i=floor(x0)+1; i<x1; ++i) draw((i,.1)--(i,-.1)); for (int i=floor(y0)+1; i<y1; ++i) draw((.1,i)--(-.1,i)); } path[] yh(real a, real b, real h, real k, real x0, real x1, bool upper=true, bool lower=true, pen color=black) { real f(real x) { return k + a / b * sqrt(b^2 + (x-h)^2); } real g(real x) { return k - a / b * sqrt(b^2 + (x-h)^2); } if (upper) { draw(graph(f, x0, x1),color, Arrows); } if (lower) { draw(graph(g, x0, x1),color, Arrows); } path [] arr = {graph(f, x0, x1), graph(g, x0, x1)}; return arr; } void xh(real a, real b, real h, real k, real y0, real y1, bool right=true, bool left=true, pen color=black) { path [] arr = yh(a, b, k, h, y0, y1, false, false); if (right) draw(reflect((0,0),(1,1))*arr[0],color, Arrows); if (left) draw(reflect((0,0),(1,1))*arr[1],color, Arrows); } void e(real a, real b, real h, real k) { draw(shift((h,k))*scale(a,b)*unitcircle); } size(8cm); real a=sqrt(10),b=sqrt(26); axes(-7,7,-7,7); e(a,b,0,0); xh(a,b,0,0,-6,6); dot((0,4)^^(0,-4)); dot((6,0)^^(-6,0)); [/asy]
human
Find the number of integers $n$ that satisfy \[10 < n^2 < 99.\]
gpt
The integers $n$ that satisfy $10 < n^2 < 99$ are \[-9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\]for a total of $\boxed{12}$ integers.
human
For how many real values of $c$ do we have $\left|\frac12-ci\right| = \frac34$?
gpt
We have $\left|\frac12-ci\right| = \sqrt{{\frac12}^2 + (-c)^2} = \sqrt{c^2 + \frac14}$, so $\left|\frac12-ci\right| = \frac34$ gives us $\sqrt{c^2 + \frac14} = \frac34$. Squaring both sides gives $c^2 + \frac14 = \frac9{16}$, so $c^2=\frac5{16}$. Taking the square root of both sides gives $c = \frac{\sqrt5}4$ and $c=-\frac{\sqrt5}4$ as solutions, so there are $\boxed{2}$ real values of $c$ that satisfy the equation. We also could have solved this equation by noting that $\left|\frac12-ci\right| = \frac34$ means that the complex number $\frac12-ci$ is $\frac34$ units from the origin in the complex plane. Therefore, it is on the circle centered at the origin with radius $\frac34$. The complex number $\frac12-ci$ is also on the vertical line that intersects the real axis at $\frac12$, which is inside the aforementioned circle. Since this line goes inside the circle, it must intersect the circle at $\boxed{2}$ points, which correspond to the values of $c$ that satisfy the original equation.
human
Consider sequences of positive real numbers of the form $x, 2000, y, \dots$ in which every term after the first is 1 less than the product of its two immediate neighbors. For how many different values of $x$ does the term 2001 appear somewhere in the sequence?
gpt
Suppose $a,$ $b,$ $c$ are three consecutive terms of the sequence. Then $b = ac - 1,$ so \[c = \frac{b + 1}{a}.\]Let $a_n$ denote the $n$th term. Then $a_1 = x,$ $a_2 = 2000,$ and \begin{align*} a_3 &= \frac{a_2 + 1}{a_1} = \frac{2001}{x}, \\ a_4 &= \frac{a_3 + 1}{a_2} = \frac{2001/x + 1}{2000} = \frac{x + 2001}{2000x}, \\ a_5 &= \frac{(x + 2001)/(2000x) + 1}{2001/x} = \frac{x + 1}{2000}, \\ a_6 &= \frac{(x + 1)/2000 + 1}{(x + 2001)/(2000x)} = x, \\ a_7 &= \frac{x + 1}{(x + 1)/2000} = 2000. \end{align*}Since $a_6 = a_1$ and $a_7 = a_2,$ and each term depends only on the previous two terms, the sequence becomes periodic from this point, with period 5. Therefore, the first five terms represent all possible values. We can have $a_1 = x = 2001.$ We can have $a_3 = \frac{2001}{x} = 2001,$ which leads to \[x = 1.\]We can have $a_4 = \frac{x + 2001}{2000x} = 2001,$ which leads to \[x = \frac{2001}{4001999}.\]We can have $a_5 = \frac{x + 1}{2000} = 2001,$ which leads to \[x = 4001999.\]Thus, there are $\boxed{4}$ different possible values of $x.$
human
Find the coefficient of $x^{70}$ in the expansion of \[(x - 1)(x^2 - 2)(x^3 - 3) \dotsm (x^{11} - 11)(x^{12} - 12).\]
gpt
The degree of the polynomial is $1 + 2 + 3 + \dots + 12 = \frac{12 \cdot 13}{2} = 78.$ When we expand $(x - 1)(x^2 - 2)(x^3 - 3) \dotsm (x^{11} - 11)(x^{12} - 12),$ we choose a term from each factor. For example, from the first factor $x - 1,$ we can choose either $x$ or $-1.$ From the second factor $x^2 - 2,$ we can choose either $x^2$ or $-2,$ and so on. So to find the coefficient of $x^{70},$ we want to cover all possible choices where the powers of $x$ multiply to $x^{70}.$ Since the degree of the polynomial is $x^{78},$ the product of the "missing" powers of $x$ must be $x^8.$ We divide into cases. Case 1: One factor has a missing power of $x.$ If one factor has a missing power of $x,$ it must be $x^8 - 8,$ where we choose $-8$ instead of $x^8.$ Thus, this case contributes $-8x^{70}.$ Case 2: Two factors have a missing power of $x.$ If there are two missing powers of $x,$ then they must be $x^a$ and $x^b,$ where $a + b = 8.$ The possible pairs $(a,b)$ are $(1,7),$ $(2,6),$ and $(3,5)$ (note that order does not matter), so this case contributes $[(-1)(-7) + (-2)(-6) + (-3)(-5)] x^{70} = 34x^{70}.$ Case 3: Three factors have a missing power of $x.$ If there are three missing powers of $x,$ then they must be $x^a,$ $x^b,$ and $x^c,$ where $a + b + c = 8.$ The only possible triples $(a,b,c)$ are $(1,2,5)$ and $(1,3,4),$ so this case contributes $[(-1)(-2)(-5) + (-1)(-3)(-4)] x^{70} = -22x^{70}.$ Case 4: Four factors or more have a missing power of $x.$ If there are four or more missing powers of $x,$ then they must be $x^a,$ $x^b,$ $x^c,$ and $x^d$ where $a + b + c + d = 8.$ Since $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ $d$ are distinct, we must have $a + b + c + d \ge 10.$ Therefore, there are no ways to get a power of $x^{70}$ in this case. Thus, the coefficient of $x^{70}$ is $(-8) + 34 + (-22) = \boxed{4}.$
human
Let $a$, $b$, and $c$ be positive real numbers. What is the smallest possible value of $(a+b+c)\left(\frac{1}{a+b}+\frac{1}{a+c}+\frac{1}{b+c}\right)$?
gpt
By the AM-HM inequality on the numbers $a+b$, $a+c$, and $b+c$, we have $$\frac{(a+b)+(a+c)+(b+c)}{3} \ge \frac{3}{\frac{1}{a+b}+\frac{1}{a+c}+\frac{1}{b+c}}.$$Cross-multiplying and simplifying gives us $$\frac{1}{3}(2a+2b+2c)\left(\frac{1}{a+b}+\frac{1}{a+c}+\frac{1}{b+c}\right) \ge 3,$$and hence $$(a+b+c)\left(\frac{1}{a+b}+\frac{1}{a+c}+\frac{1}{b+c}\right) \ge \boxed{\frac{9}{2}}.$$This value is achieved when $a=b=c=1$.
human
What is the value of $a^3 + b^3$ given that $a+b=10$ and $ab=17$?
gpt
We realize that $a^3+b^3$ is the sum of two cubes and thus can be expressed as $(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)$. From this, we have \begin{align*} a^3 + b^3 & = (a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2) \\ & = (a+b)((a^2+2ab+b^2)-3ab) \\ & = (a+b)((a+b)^2-3ab) \end{align*}Now, since $a+b=10$ and $ab=17$, we have $$a^3+b^3= (a+b)((a+b)^2-3ab)=10\cdot(10^2-3\cdot17)=10\cdot49=\boxed{490}.$$
human
What is the domain of the function $f(x)=\log_2(\log_3(\log_4x))$?
gpt
In order for the given function to have a real value, $\log_3(\log_4x)>0$ (since the logarithm of only any positive number is real). In order for the last inequality to be true, $\log_4x>1$ (since the logarithm of only any number greater than 1 is greater than 0). The last inequality is true only if $x>4^1$, so $x>4$, or $x \in \boxed{(4, \infty)}$ in interval notation.
human
For what values of the constant $c$ does the graph of $f(x) = \frac{x^2-x+c}{x^2+x-6}$ have exactly one vertical asymptote? Enter the possible values of $c,$ separated by commas.
gpt
We can factor the denominator to get $f(x) = \frac{x^2-x+c}{(x-2)(x+3)}$. Hence, the graph of $f(x)$ has vertical asymptotes at $x=2$ and $x=-3$, unless there is a factor of $x-2$ or $x+3$ in the numerator that cancels out the corresponding factor in the denominator (in this case there will be a hole at that point rather than an asymptote). By the Factor theorem, if $x^2-x+c$ has a factor of $x-2$, we must have $2^2-2+c=0$ which gives us $c=-2$. Similarly, if $x^2-x+c$ has a factor of $x+3$, we must have $3^2+3+c=0$ which gives us $c=-12$. Therefore, in order to have exactly one asymptote, we need $c = \boxed{-2 \text{ or } -12}$.
human
Let $z$ be a complex number satisfying $z^2 + z + 1 = 0.$ Compute \[z^{97} + z^{98} + z^{99} + z^{100} + z^{101}.\]
gpt
Since $z^2 + z + 1 = 0,$ $(z - 1)(z^2 + z + 1) = 0.$ This expands as $z^3 - 1 = 0,$ so $z^3 = 1.$ Therefore, \[z^{97} = z^{32 \cdot 3 + 1} = (z^3)^{32} z = z.\]Similarly, we can reduce $z^{98},$ $z^{99},$ $z^{100},$ $z^{101},$ to $z^2,$ 1, $z,$ $z^2,$ respectively, so \begin{align*} z^{97} + z^{98} + z^{99} + z^{100} + z^{101} &= z + z^2 + 1 + z + z^2 \\ &= (1 + z + z^2) + (1 + z + z^2) - 1 \\ &= \boxed{-1}. \end{align*}
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c$ be positive real numbers such that $a + b + c = 1.$ Find the minimum value of \[\frac{1}{a + 2b} + \frac{1}{b + 2c} + \frac{1}{c + 2a}.\]
gpt
By AM-HM, \[\frac{(a + 2b) + (b + 2c) + (c + 2a)}{3} \ge \frac{3}{\frac{1}{a + 2b} + \frac{1}{b + 2c} + \frac{1}{c + 2a}},\]so \[\frac{1}{a + 2b} + \frac{1}{b + 2c} + \frac{1}{c + 2a} \ge \frac{9}{3a + 3b + 3c} = \frac{9}{3} = 3.\]Equality occurs when $a = b = c = \frac{1}{3},$ so the minimum value is $\boxed{3}.$
human
At what value of $a$ do the graphs of $y=ax^2+3x+1$ and $y=-x-1$ intersect at exactly one point?
gpt
The graphs of $y=ax^2+3x+1$ and $y=-x-1$ intersect at exactly one point when the equation $$ax^2+3x+1=-x-1$$has only one solution. This equation simplifies to $ax^2+4x+2=0$, which has only one solution when the discriminant is $0$, in other words, $$4^2-4(a)(2)=0.$$Solving for $a$ gives $a=\boxed{2}$.
human
Let $r_1,$ $r_2,$ and $r_3$ be the roots of \[x^3 - 3x^2 + 8 = 0.\]Find the monic polynomial, in $x,$ whose roots are $2r_1,$ $2r_2,$ and $2r_3.$
gpt
Let $y = 2x.$ Then $x = \frac{y}{2},$ so \[\frac{y^3}{8} - \frac{3y^2}{4} + 8 = 0.\]Multiplying by 8, we get $y^3 - 6y^2 + 64 = 0.$ The corresponding polynomial in $x$ is then $\boxed{x^3 - 6x^2 + 64}.$
human
A line whose $y$-intercept is $(0,5)$ intersects the ellipse $9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144.$ Find all possible slopes of this line.
gpt
The line is of the form $y = mx + 5.$ Substituting, we get \[9x^2 + 16(mx + 5)^2 = 144.\]Expanding, we get \[(16m^2 + 9) x^2 + 160mx + 256 = 0.\]For the line and ellipse to intersect, this quadratic must have a real root, which means that its discriminant is nonnegative: \[(160m)^2 - 4(16m^2 + 9)(256) \ge 0.\]This reduces to $m^2 \ge 1.$ Thus, the possible slopes are $m \in \boxed{(-\infty,-1] \cup [1,\infty)}.$
human
If $60^a = 3$ and $60^b = 5,$ then find $12^{(1 - a - b)/(2(1 - b))}.$
gpt
We have that $a = \log_{60} 3$ and $b = \log_{60} 5,$ so \[1 - a - b = \log_{60} 60 - \log_{60} 3 - \log_{60} 5 = \log_{60} \frac{60}{3 \cdot 5} = \log_{60} 4 = 2 \log_{60} 2\]and \[2 (1 - b) = 2 (\log_{60} 60 - \log_{60} 5) = 2 \log_{60} 12,\]so \[\frac{1 - a - b}{2(1 - b)} = \frac{2 \log_{60} 2}{2 \log_{60} 12} = \log_{12} 2.\]Therefore, \[12^{(1 - a - b)/(2(1 - b))} = \boxed{2}.\]
human
Let $P(x)$ be a polynomial such that when $P(x)$ is divided by $x-17$, the remainder is $14$, and when $P(x)$ is divided by $x-13$, the remainder is $6$. What is the remainder when $P(x)$ is divided by $(x-13)(x-17)$?
gpt
Since we are dividing by a quadratic, our remainder will have degree at most $1$. Hence the remainder is of the form $ax+b$ for some constants $a$ and $b$. We have $$P(x) = (x-13)(x-17)Q(x) + ax+b$$where $Q(x)$ is the quotient when $P(x)$ is divided by $(x-13)(x-17)$. We can eliminate the $Q(x)$ term by plugging in $x=13$ or $x=17$. Using the Remainder Theorem, each gives us an equation: $$P(13) = 13a+b=6$$$$P(17) = 17a+b=14$$Solving this system gives us $a=2$ and $b=-20$, and hence the remainder when $P(x)$ is divided by $(x-13)(x-17)$ is $\boxed{2x-20}$.
human
In Pascal's Triangle, each entry is the sum of the two entries above it. In which row of Pascal's Triangle do three consecutive entries occur that are in the ratio $3: 4: 5$? (The top row of Pascal's Triangle has only a single $1$ and is the $0$th row.)
gpt
Let the three entries be $\binom{n}{r},$ $\binom{n}{r+1},$ and $\binom{n}{r+2},$ respectively. Then we have \[\frac{\binom{n}{r}}{\binom{n}{r+1}} = \frac{3}{4} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\binom{n}{r+1}}{\binom{n}{r+2}} = \frac{4}{5}.\]We simplify the left-hand side of the first equation: \[\frac{\binom{n}{r}}{\binom{n}{r+1}} = \frac{\frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}}{\frac{n!}{(r+1)!)(n-r-1)!}} = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!} \cdot \frac{(r+1)!(n-r-1)!}{n!} = \frac{r+1}{n-r}.\]Therefore, $\frac{r+1}{n-r} = \frac{3}{4}.$ Similarly, the second equation becomes $\frac{r+2}{n-r-1} = \frac{4}{5}.$ Cross-multiplying in both equations, we have \[4r+4 = 3n-3r \quad \text{and} \quad 5r+10 = 4n-4r-4.\]Solving for $r$ in the first equation gives $r = \frac{3n-4}{7},$ and then we have \[9\left(\frac{3n-4}{7}\right) + 14 = 4n,\]and solving for $n$ gives $n = \boxed{62}.$
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c$ be distinct complex numbers such that \[\frac{a}{1 - b} = \frac{b}{1 - c} = \frac{c}{1 - a} = k.\]Find the sum of all possible values of $k.$
gpt
From the given equation, \begin{align*} a &= k(1 - b), \\ b &= k(1 - c), \\ c &= k(1 - a). \end{align*}Then \begin{align*} a &= k(1 - b) \\ &= k(1 - k(1 - c)) \\ &= k(1 - k(1 - k(1 - a))). \end{align*}Expanding, we get $ak^3 + a - k^3 + k^2 - k = 0,$ which factors as \[(k^2 - k + 1)(ak + a - k) = 0.\]If $ak + a - k = 0,$ then $a = \frac{k}{k + 1},$ in which case $b = c = \frac{k}{k + 1}.$ This is not allowed, as $a,$ $b,$ and $c$ are distinct, so $k^2 - k + 1 = 0.$ The sum of the roots is $\boxed{1}.$ Note: The roots of $k^2 - k + 1 = 0$ are \[\frac{1 \pm i \sqrt{3}}{2}.\]For either value of $k,$ we can take $a = 0,$ $b = 1,$ and $c = k.$
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c$ be distinct real numbers such that \[\frac{a}{b - c} + \frac{b}{c - a} + \frac{c}{a - b} = 0.\]Find all possible values of \[\frac{a}{(b - c)^2} + \frac{b}{(c - a)^2} + \frac{c}{(a - b)^2}.\]Enter all the possible values, separated by commas.
gpt
Let $x = b - c,$ $y = c - a,$ and $z = a - b,$ so \[\frac{a}{x} + \frac{b}{y} + \frac{c}{z} = 0.\]Then \[\left( \frac{a}{x} + \frac{b}{y} + \frac{c}{z} \right) \left( \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} \right) = 0.\]Expanding, we get \[\frac{a}{x^2} + \frac{b}{y^2} + \frac{c}{z^2} + \frac{a + b}{xy} + \frac{a + c}{xz} + \frac{b + c}{yz} = 0.\]Note that \begin{align*} \frac{a + b}{xy} + \frac{a + c}{xz} + \frac{b + c}{yz} &= \frac{(a + b)z + (a + c)y + (b + c)x}{xyz} \\ &= \frac{(a + b)(a - b) + (a + c)(c - a) + (b + c)(b - c)}{xyz} \\ &= \frac{a^2 - b^2 + c^2 - a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{xyz} \\ &= 0, \end{align*}so \[\frac{a}{(b - c)^2} + \frac{b}{(c - a)^2} + \frac{c}{(a - b)^2} = \frac{a}{x^2} + \frac{b}{y^2} + \frac{c}{z^2} = \boxed{0}.\]
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c$ be real numbers such that $1 \le a \le b \le c \le 4.$ Find the minimum value of \[(a - 1)^2 + \left( \frac{b}{a} - 1 \right)^2 + \left( \frac{c}{b} - 1 \right)^2 + \left( \frac{4}{c} - 1 \right)^2.\]
gpt
By QM-AM, \begin{align*} \sqrt{\frac{(a - 1)^2 + (\frac{b}{a} - 1)^2 + (\frac{c}{b} - 1)^2 + (\frac{4}{c} - 1)^2}{4}} &\ge \frac{(a - 1) + (\frac{b}{a} - 1) + (\frac{c}{b} - 1) + (\frac{4}{c} - 1)}{4} \\ &= \frac{a + \frac{b}{a} + \frac{c}{b} + \frac{4}{c} - 4}{4}. \end{align*}By AM-GM, \[a + \frac{b}{a} + \frac{c}{b} + \frac{4}{c} \ge 4 \sqrt[4]{4} = 4 \sqrt{2},\]so \[\sqrt{\frac{(a - 1)^2 + (\frac{b}{a} - 1)^2 + (\frac{c}{b} - 1)^2 + (\frac{4}{c} - 1)^2}{4}} \ge \sqrt{2} - 1,\]and \[(a - 1)^2 + \left( \frac{b}{a} - 1 \right)^2 + \left( \frac{c}{b} - 1 \right)^2 + \left( \frac{4}{c} - 1 \right)^2 \ge 4 (\sqrt{2} - 1)^2 = 12 - 8 \sqrt{2}.\]Equality occurs when $a = \sqrt{2},$ $b = 2,$ and $c = 2 \sqrt{2},$ so the minimum value is $\boxed{12 - 8 \sqrt{2}}.$
human
Let $x,$ $y,$ $z$ be real numbers such that $x + y + z = 1,$ and $x \ge -\frac{1}{3},$ $y \ge -1,$ and $z \ge -\frac{5}{3}.$ Find the maximum value of \[\sqrt{3x + 1} + \sqrt{3y + 3} + \sqrt{3z + 5}.\]
gpt
By Cauchy-Schwarz, \[(1 + 1 + 1)(3x + 1 + 3y + 3 + 3z + 5) \ge (\sqrt{3x + 1} + \sqrt{3y + 3} + \sqrt{3z + 5})^2.\]Then \[(\sqrt{3x + 1} + \sqrt{3y + 3} + \sqrt{3z + 5})^2 \le (3)(3 + 1 + 3 + 5) = 36,\]so $\sqrt{3x + 1} + \sqrt{3y + 3} + \sqrt{3z + 5} \le 6.$ Equality occurs when $3x + 1 = 3y + 3 = 3z + 5.$ Along with the condition $x + y + z = 1,$ we can solve to get $x = 1,$ $y = \frac{1}{3},$ $z = -\frac{1}{3}.$ Thus, the maximum value is $\boxed{6}.$
human
Let $a, b$, and $c$ be the roots of the cubic polynomial $2x^3 - 3x^2 + 165x - 4$. Compute \[(a+b-1)^3 + (b+c-1)^3 + (c+a-1)^3.\]
gpt
By Vieta's formulas, $a+b+c=\tfrac{3}{2},$ so $a+b-1 = \left(\tfrac{3}{2}-c\right)-1=\tfrac{1}{2}-c.$ Writing similar equations for the other two terms, we get \[(a+b-1)^3 + (b+c-1)^3 + (c+a-1)^3 = \left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right)^3 +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right)^3 +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right)^3.\]Now, note that $\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right) +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right) +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right) = \tfrac{3}{2} - (a+b+c) = 0.$ It's a general fact that if $r+s+t=0,$ then $r^3+s^3+t^3=3rst$; this follows from the factorization identity \[r^3 + s^3 + t^3 = 3 rst + (r+s+t)(r^2+s^2+t^2-rs-st-rt).\]Therefore, \[ \left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right)^3 +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right)^3 +\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right)^3 = 3\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right).\]Finally, letting $p(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + 165x - 4,$ we have $p(x) = 2(x-a)(x-b)(x-c),$ so \[78 = p(\tfrac{1}{2}) = 2\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right).\]Therefore the answer is \[3\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-a\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-b\right)\left(\tfrac{1}{2}-c\right) = \tfrac{3}{2} \cdot 78 = \boxed{117}.\]
human
Let $z$ and $w$ be complex numbers such that $|z + 1 + 3i| = 1$ and $|w - 7 - 8i| = 3.$ Find the smallest possible value of $|z - w|.$
gpt
Let $a = -1 - 3i$ and $b = 7 + 8i.$ Then $z$ lies on the circle centered at $a$ with radius 1, and $w$ lies on the circle centered at $b$ with radius 3. [asy] unitsize (0.4 cm); pair A, B, Z, W; A = (-1,-3); B = (7,8); Z = A + dir(110); W = B + 3*dir(210); draw(A--B); draw(Circle(A,1)); draw(Circle(B,3)); draw(A--Z--W--B); dot("$a$", A, SW); dot("$b$", B, NE); dot("$z$", Z, NW); dot("$w$", W, dir(180)); [/asy] By the Triangle Inequality, \[|a - z| + |z - w| + |w - b| \ge |a - b|,\]so \[|z - w| \ge |a - b| - |a - z| - |w - b|.\]We have that $|a - b| = |(-1 - 3i) - (7 + 8i) = |-8 - 11i| = \sqrt{185}.$ Also, $|a - z| = 1$ and $|w - b| = 3,$ so \[|z - w| \ge \sqrt{185} - 4.\]Equality occurs when $z$ and $w$ are the intersections of the circles with the line segments connecting $a$ and $b.$ [asy] unitsize (0.4 cm); pair A, B, Z, W; A = (-1,-3); B = (7,8); Z = intersectionpoint(Circle(A,1),A--B); W = intersectionpoint(Circle(B,3),A--B); draw(A--B); draw(Circle(A,1)); draw(Circle(B,3)); dot("$a$", A, SW); dot("$b$", B, NE); dot("$z$", Z, E); dot("$w$", W, S); [/asy] Hence, the smallest possible value of $|z - w|$ is $\boxed{\sqrt{185} - 4}.$
human
Compute the number of ordered pairs of integers $(x,y)$ with $1\le x<y\le 100$ such that $i^x+i^y$ is a real number.
gpt
Let's begin by ignoring the condition that $x<y$. Instead, suppose $x,y$ are any two (not necessarily distinct) numbers between $1$ and $100$, inclusive. We want $i^x + i^y$ to be real. Any pair of even numbers will work, as both $i^x$ and $i^y$ will be real; there are $50 \cdot 50 = 2500$ such pairs. Note that among these pairs, exactly $50$ of them satisfy $x = y$. We have two other possibilities; (a) $i^x = i$ and $i^y = -i$, or (b) $i^x = -i$ and $i^y = i$. Note that there are $25$ numbers $n$ for which $i^n = i$ (namely, $n = 1, 4, \ldots, 97$), and there are $25$ numbers $n$ for which $i^n = -i$ (namely $n = 3, 7, \ldots, 99$). Therefore, there are $25 \cdot 25 = 625$ desirable pairs in case (a), and similarly, there are $625$ desirable pairs in case (b), resulting in an additional $625 + 625 = 1250$ pairs. Note that none of these pairs satisfy $x = y$. Therefore, there are a total of $2500+1250 = 3750$ pairs $(x,y)$ with $1 \leq x,y \leq 100$ such that $i^x + i^y$ is a real number. Now, let's try to determine how many of these satisfy $x < y$. First of all, let's remove the $50$ pairs with $x = y$, leaving us with $3700$ pairs. Among these $3700$ pairs, we know that exactly half of them satisfy $x < y$ and the other half satisfy $x > y$ by symmetry. Therefore, the answer is $3700 / 2 = \boxed{1850}$.
human
Find the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$ such that $p(-2) = 13,$ $p(1) = -2,$ and $p(3) = 8.$
gpt
Let $p(x) = ax^2 + bx + c.$ Then from the given information, \begin{align*} 4a - 2b + c &= 13, \\ a + b + c &= -2, \\ 9a + 3b + c &= 8. \end{align*}Subtracting the first and second equations, and second and third equations, we get \begin{align*} -3a + 3b &= -15, \\ 8a + 2b &= 10. \end{align*}Then $-a + b = -5$ and $4a + b = 5.$ We can quickly solve, to find $a = 2$ and $b = -3.$ Substituting into the equation $a + b + c = -2,$ we get $2 - 3 + c = -2,$ so $c = -1.$ Therefore, $p(x) = \boxed{2x^2 - 3x - 1}.$
human
Find $x,$ given that $x$ is nonzero and the numbers $\{x\},$ $\lfloor x \rfloor,$ and $x$ form an arithmetic sequence in that order. (We define $\{x\} = x - \lfloor x\rfloor.$)
gpt
We must have \[\lfloor x \rfloor - \{x\} = x - \lfloor x \rfloor,\]or, simplifying the right-hand side, \[\lfloor x \rfloor - \{x\} = \{x\}.\]Thus, \[\lfloor x \rfloor = 2\{x\}.\]Since the left-hand side is an integer, $2\{x\}$ must be an integer. We know that $0 \le \{x\} < 1,$ so either $\{x\} = 0$ or $\{x\} = \tfrac12.$ If $\{x\} = 0,$ then $\lfloor x \rfloor = 2 \cdot 0 = 0,$ so $x = 0,$ which is impossible because we are given that $x$ is nonzero. So we must have $\{x\} = \tfrac12,$ so $\lfloor x \rfloor = 2 \cdot \tfrac12 = 1,$ and $x = 1 + \tfrac12 = \boxed{\tfrac32}.$
human
A parabola has focus $(3,3)$ and directrix $3x + 7y = 21.$ Express the equation of the parabola in the form \[ax^2 + bxy + cy^2 + dx + ey + f = 0,\]where $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ $d,$ $e,$ $f$ are integers, $a$ is a positive integer, and $\gcd(|a|,|b|,|c|,|d|,|e|,|f|) = 1.$
gpt
Let $(x,y)$ be a point on the parabola. The distance from $(x,y)$ to the focus is \[\sqrt{(x - 3)^2 + (y - 3)^2}.\]The distance from $(x,y)$ to the line $3x + 7y - 21 = 0$ is \[\frac{|3x + 7y - 21|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 7^2}} = \frac{|3x + 7y - 21|}{\sqrt{58}}.\]By definition of the parabola, these distances are equal. Hence, \[\sqrt{(x - 3)^2 + (y - 3)^2} = \frac{|3x + 7y - 21|}{\sqrt{58}}.\]Squaring both sides, we get \[(x - 3)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = \frac{(3x + 7y - 21)^2}{58}.\]This simplifies to $\boxed{49x^2 - 42xy + 9y^2 - 222x - 54y + 603 = 0}.$
human
Given a cylinder of fixed volume $V,$ the total surface area (including the two circular ends) is minimized for a radius of $R$ and height $H.$ Find $\frac{H}{R}.$
gpt
For radius $r$ and height $h,$ the volume is given by $\pi r^2 h = V,$ and the total surface area is given by \[A = 2 \pi r^2 + 2 \pi rh.\]By AM-GM, \begin{align*} A &= 2 \pi r^2 + 2 \pi rh \\ &= 2 \pi r^2 + \pi rh + \pi rh \\ &\ge 3 \sqrt[3]{(2 \pi r^2)(\pi rh)(\pi rh)} \\ &= 3 \sqrt[3]{2 \pi^3 r^4 h^2}. \end{align*}Since $\pi r^2 h = V,$ $r^2 h = \frac{V}{\pi}.$ Then \[3 \sqrt[3]{2 \pi^3 r^4 h^2} = 3 \sqrt[3]{2 \pi^3 \cdot \frac{V^2}{\pi^2}} = 3 \sqrt[3]{2 \pi V^2}.\]Equality occurs when $2 \pi r^2 = \pi rh,$ so $\frac{h}{r} = \boxed{2}.$
human
Find the positive real number $x$ for which \[5 \sqrt{1 + x} + 5 \sqrt{1 - x} = 7 \sqrt{2}.\]
gpt
From the given equation, \[\sqrt{1 + x} + \sqrt{1 - x} = \frac{7 \sqrt{2}}{5}.\]Squaring both sides, we get \[1 + x + 2 \sqrt{1 - x^2} + 1 - x = \frac{98}{25},\]which simplifies to \[2 \sqrt{1 - x^2} = \frac{48}{25}.\]Dividing both sides by 2, we get \[\sqrt{1 - x^2} = \frac{24}{25}.\]Squaring both sides again, we get \[1 - x^2 = \frac{576}{625},\]so \[x^2 = \frac{49}{625}.\]The positive value of $x$ is then $\boxed{\frac{7}{25}}.$
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c$ be the roots of $3x^3 - 3x^2 + 11x - 8 = 0.$ Find $ab + ac + bc.$
gpt
By Vieta's formulas, $ab + ac + bc = \boxed{\frac{11}{3}}.$
human
Find the constant $c$ such that the remainder when $2x+7$ divides $2x^3+cx^2-11x+39$ is $4$.
gpt
\[ \begin{array}{c|cc cc} \multicolumn{2}{r}{x^2} & +\left(\frac{c-7}{2}\right)x & +5 \\ \cline{2-5} 2x+7 & 2x^3 &+cx^2 &- 11x &+ 39 \\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{-2x^3} & -7x^2 \\ \cline{2-3} \multicolumn{2}{r}{0} & (c-7)x^2 & -11x \\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & -(c-7)x^2 & -x(c-7)\left(\frac{7}{2}\right) \\ \cline{3-4} \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & 0 & -x\left(\frac{7c-27}{2}\right) & + 39 \\ \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & & -10x & -35 \\ \cline{4-5} \multicolumn{2}{r}{} & & -x\left(\frac{7c-27+20}{2}\right) & 4 \\ \end{array} \]In the last step of the division, we have $39$ left as the constant term in our dividend and we need a remainder of $4$ at the end. Since our divisor has a term of $7$, the only way to do this is if our quotient has $5$ which gives us $7\cdot5=35$ to subtract from our dividend and get the right remainder. Then, we need the rest of our remainder to be $0$. This means $$\frac{7c-27+20}{2} = 0$$which gives us $$c = \boxed{1}.$$
human
Let $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ $d$ be real numbers such that \[\frac{(a - b)(c - d)}{(b - c)(d - a)} = \frac{2}{5}.\]Find the sum of all possible values of \[\frac{(a - c)(b - d)}{(a - b)(c - d)}.\]
gpt
From the given equation, $5(a - b)(c - d) = 2(b - c)(d - a),$ which expands as \[5ac - 5ad - 5bc + 5bd = 2bd - 2ab - 2cd + 2ac.\]This simplifies to $2ab + 3ac + 3bd + 2cd = 5ad + 5bc,$ so \[ad + bc = \frac{2ab + 3ac + 3bd + 2cd}{5}.\]Then \begin{align*} \frac{(a - c)(b - d)}{(a - b)(c - d)} &= \frac{ab - ad - bc + cd}{ac - ad - bc + bd} \\ &= \frac{ab + cd - \frac{2ab + 3ac + 3bd + 2cd}{5}}{ac + bd - \frac{2ab + 3ac + 3bd + 2cd}{5}} \\ &= \frac{5ab + 5cd - 2ab - 3ac - 3bd - 2cd}{5ac + 5bd - 2ab - 3ac - 3bd - 2cd} \\ &= \frac{3ab - 3ac - 3bd + 3cd}{-2ab + 2ac + 2bd - 2cd} \\ &= \frac{3(ab - ac - bd + cd)}{-2(ab - ac - bd + cd)} \\ &= \boxed{-\frac{3}{2}}. \end{align*}
human
Find the smallest positive real number $c,$ such that for all nonnegative real numbers $x$ and $y,$ \[\sqrt{xy} + c |x - y| \ge \frac{x + y}{2}.\]
gpt
Since $x$ and $y$ are nonnegative, $x = a^2$ and $y = b^2$ for some nonnegative real numbers $a$ and $b.$ Then \[ab + c |a^2 - b^2| \ge \frac{a^2 + b^2}{2}.\]If $a = b,$ then both sides reduce to $a^2,$ and so the inequality holds. Otherwise, without loss of generality, we can assume that $a < b.$ Then the inequality above becomes \[ab + c(b^2 - a^2) \ge \frac{a^2 + b^2}{2}.\]Then \[c (b^2 - a^2) \ge \frac{a^2 + b^2}{2} - ab = \frac{a^2 - 2ab + b^2}{2} = \frac{(b - a)^2}{2},\]so \[c \ge \frac{(b - a)^2}{2(b^2 - a^2)} = \frac{b - a}{2(b + a)}.\]We want this inequality to hold for all nonnegative real numbers $a$ and $b$ where $a < b.$ Note that \[\frac{b - a}{2(b + a)} < \frac{b + a}{2(b + a)} = \frac{1}{2}.\]Furthermore, by letting $a$ approach 0, we can make $\frac{b + a}{2(b - a)}$ arbitrarily close to $\frac{1}{2}.$ Hence, the smallest such real number $c$ is $\boxed{\frac{1}{2}}.$
human
An ellipse whose axes are parallel to the coordinate axes is tangent to the $x$-axis at $(4, 0)$ and tangent to the $y$-axis at $(0, 1).$ Find the distance between the foci of the ellipse.
gpt
The ellipse must have its center at the point $(4, 1).$ Because $(4,1)$ is further from $(0,1)$ than it is from $(4,0),$ the major axis must lie parallel to the $x$-axis and have length $2 \cdot 4 = 8,$ and so the minor axis lies parallel to the $y$-axis and has length $2 \cdot 1 = 2.$ Therefore, the distance between the foci of the ellipse is $\sqrt{8^2 - 2^2} = \boxed{2\sqrt{15}}.$ [asy] pair A=(4,0),B=(0,1),F1=(4-sqrt(15),1),F2=(4+sqrt(15),1),O=(4,1); real f(real x) { return 1 + sqrt(1 - (x-4)*(x-4)/16); } real g(real x) { return 1 - sqrt(1 - (x-4)*(x-4)/16); } draw(graph(f, 0, 8) ^^ graph(g, 0, 8)); draw((0,-1)--(0,3),EndArrow); draw((-1,0)--(9,0),EndArrow); label("$x$",(9,0),E); label("$y$",(0,3),N); size(8cm); dot(A^^B^^O); label("$(0,1)$",B,W);label("$(4,0)$",A,S);label("$(4,1)$",O,E); [/asy]
human
Let $x$ be a real number such that \[x^2 + 4 \left( \frac{x}{x - 2} \right)^2 = 45.\]Find all possible values of $y = \frac{(x - 2)^2 (x + 3)}{2x - 3}.$ Enter all possible values, separated by commas.
gpt
From the given equation, \[x^2 + \left( \frac{2x}{x - 2} \right)^2 - 45 = 0.\]Let $a = x$ and $b = \frac{2x}{x - 2}.$ Then $a^2 + b^2 = 45,$ or \[(a + b)^2 - 2ab - 45 = 0.\]In other words, \[\left( x + \frac{2x}{x - 2} \right)^2 - \frac{4x^2}{x - 2} - 45 = 0.\]We can write this as \[\left( \frac{x^2}{x - 2} \right)^2 - \frac{4x^2}{x - 2} - 45 = 0.\]Let $y = \frac{x^2}{x - 2}.$ Then $y^2 - 4y - 45 = 0,$ which factors as $(y - 9)(y + 5) = 0.$ So, \[\left( \frac{x^2}{x - 2} - 9 \right) \left( \frac{x^2}{x - 2} + 5 \right) = 0.\]Then $(x^2 - 9x + 18)(x^2 + 5x - 10) = 0,$ which factors as \[(x - 3)(x - 6)(x^2 + 5x - 10) = 0.\]If $x = 3,$ then \[\frac{(x - 2)^2 (x + 3)}{2x - 3} = 2.\]If $x = 6,$ then \[\frac{(x - 2)^2 (x + 3)}{2x - 3} = 16.\]If $x^2 + 5x - 10 = 0,$ then $x^2 = -5x + 10,$ and \[x^3 = x(-5x + 10) = -5x^2 + 10x = -5(-5x + 10) + 10x = 35x - 50.\]Hence, \begin{align*} \frac{x^3 - x^2 - 8x + 12}{2x - 3} &= \frac{(35x - 50) - (-5x + 10) - 8x + 12}{2x - 3} \\ &= \frac{32x - 48}{2x - 3} = 16. \end{align*}Thus, the possible values of $\frac{(x - 2)^2 (x + 3)}{2x - 3}$ are $\boxed{2,16}.$
human
Factor $(x^2 + 3x + 2)(x^2 + 7x + 12) + (x^2 + 5x - 6)$ as the product of two non-constant polynomials.
gpt
We can factor $x^2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 1)(x + 2)$ and $x^2 + 7x + 12 = (x + 3)(x + 4).$ Then the given polynomial is \begin{align*} (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 4) + (x^2 + 5x - 6) &= (x + 1)(x + 4)(x + 2)(x + 3) + (x^2 + 5x - 6) \\ &= (x^2 + 5x + 4)(x^2 + 5x + 6) + (x^2 + 5x - 6). \end{align*}Let $y = x^2 + 5x.$ Then \begin{align*} (x^2 + 5x + 4)(x^2 + 5x + 6) + (x^2 + 5x - 6) &= (y + 4)(y + 6) + (y - 6) \\ &= y^2 + 10y + 24 + y - 6 \\ &= y^2 + 11y + 18 \\ &= (y + 2)(y + 9) \\ &= \boxed{(x^2 + 5x + 2)(x^2 + 5x + 9)}. \end{align*}
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The cubic polynomial \[8x^3 - 3x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0\]has a real root of the form $\frac{\sqrt[3]{a} + \sqrt[3]{b} + 1}{c},$ where $a,$ $b,$ and $c$ are positive integers. Find $a + b + c.$
gpt
We can arrange the equation as \[9x^3 = x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 = (x + 1)^3.\]Taking the cube root of both sides, we get \[x \sqrt[3]{9} = x + 1.\]Then $(\sqrt[3]{9} - 1)x = 1$, so \[x = \frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{9} - 1}.\]To rationalize the denominator, we multiply the numerator and denominator by $\sqrt[3]{9^2} + \sqrt[3]{9} + 1.$ This gives us \[\frac{\sqrt[3]{9^2} + \sqrt[3]{9} + 1}{(\sqrt[3]{9} - 1)(\sqrt[3]{9^2} + \sqrt[3]{9} + 1)} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{81} + \sqrt[3]{9} + 1}{8}.\]Then $a + b + c = 81 + 9 + 8 = \boxed{98}.$