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Let <math>y = \frac{x}{3}</math>; then <math>f(y) = (3y)^2 + 3y + 1 = 9y^2 + 3y+1</math>. Thus <math>f(3z)-7=81z^2+9z-6=3(9z-2)(3z+1)=0</math>, and <math>z = \frac{-1}{3}, \frac{2}{9}</math>. These sum up to <math>\frac{-1}{9}\ \mathrm{(B)}</math>. | Let <math>y = \frac{x}{3}</math>; then <math>f(y) = (3y)^2 + 3y + 1 = 9y^2 + 3y+1</math>. Thus <math>f(3z)-7=81z^2+9z-6=3(9z-2)(3z+1)=0</math>, and <math>z = \frac{-1}{3}, \frac{2}{9}</math>. These sum up to <math>\frac{-1}{9}\ \mathrm{(B)}</math>. | ||
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+ | Alternative solution: When we have <math>y=81z^2+9z-6</math>, we just use Vieta's and get the sum is <math>\frac{-9}{81}=\frac{-1}{9}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 11:36, 26 May 2009
Problem
Let be a function for which . Find the sum of all values of for which .
Solution
Let ; then . Thus , and . These sum up to .
Alternative solution: When we have , we just use Vieta's and get the sum is
See also
2000 AMC 12 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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