1987 OIM Problems/Problem 5

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Problem

If $r$, $s$, and $t$ are all the roots of the equation: \[x(x-2)(3x-7)=2\]

(a) Prove that $r$, $s$, and $t$ are all positive.

(b) Calculate $\arctan r + \arctan s + \arctan t$.

Note: The range of $\arctan x$ falls between $0$ and $\pi$, inclusive.

~translated into English by Tomas Diaz. ~orders@tomasdiaz.com

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See also

https://www.oma.org.ar/enunciados/ibe2.htm