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Source: 1996 National High School Mathematics League, Exam Two, Problem 2

March 4, 2020
trigonometry

Problem Statement

Find the range value of aa, satisfyin that xR,θ[0,π2]\forall x\in\mathbb{R},\theta\in\left[0,\frac{\pi}{2}\right], (x+3+2sinθcosθ)2+(x+asinθ+acosθ)218.(x+3+2\sin\theta\cos\theta)^2+(x+a\sin\theta+a\cos\theta)^2\geq\frac{1}{8}.