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It can be seen that the function <math>f(x)</math> must be in the form <math>f(x) = ax^2 - 2ax + c</math> for some real <math>a</math> and <math>c</math>. This is because the [[derivative]] of <math>f(x)</math> is <math>2ax - 2a</math>, and a global minimum occurs only at <math>x = 1</math>. Substituting <math>(1,1)</math> and <math>(11, 181)</math> we obtain two equations: | It can be seen that the function <math>f(x)</math> must be in the form <math>f(x) = ax^2 - 2ax + c</math> for some real <math>a</math> and <math>c</math>. This is because the [[derivative]] of <math>f(x)</math> is <math>2ax - 2a</math>, and a global minimum occurs only at <math>x = 1</math>. Substituting <math>(1,1)</math> and <math>(11, 181)</math> we obtain two equations: | ||
− | <math>f(11) = 99a + c = 181</math> | + | <math>f(11) = 99a + c = 181</math> <math>f(1) = -a + c = 1</math>. |
− | <math>f(1) = -a + c = 1</math>. | ||
Solving, we get <math>a = \frac{9}{5}</math> and <math>c = \frac{14}{5}</math>, so <math>f(x) = \frac{9}{5}x^2 - \frac{18}{5}x + \frac {14}{5}</math>. Therefore, <math>f(16) = \boxed{406}</math>. | Solving, we get <math>a = \frac{9}{5}</math> and <math>c = \frac{14}{5}</math>, so <math>f(x) = \frac{9}{5}x^2 - \frac{18}{5}x + \frac {14}{5}</math>. Therefore, <math>f(16) = \boxed{406}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Let be a quadratic polynomial with real coefficients satisfying for all real numbers , and suppose . Find .
Solution
Let , . Completing the square, we have , and , so it follows that for all (by the Trivial Inequality).
Also, , so , and obtains its minimum at the point . Then must be of the form for some constant ; substituting yields . Finally, .
Solution 2
It can be seen that the function must be in the form for some real and . This is because the derivative of is , and a global minimum occurs only at . Substituting and we obtain two equations:
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Solving, we get and , so . Therefore, .
See also
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