Let m be the minimum possible value of , where are real numbers for which . Let M be the maximum possible value of , where are positive real numbers for which . Then the value of is ____.
Answer: 8
Solution
By AM-GM inequality:
So , giving . Thus .
Also by AM-GM:
So , giving . Thus .
Therefore:
So , giving . Thus .
Also by AM-GM:
So , giving . Thus .
Therefore:
JEE Advanced · 2020 · 27 Sep 2020 · Paper 1 · Numerical answer