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Let $a$ and $b$ be real numbers, where $a < b$, and let $A = (a,a^2)$ and $B = (b,b^2)$. The line $\overline{AB}$ (meaning the unique line that contains the point $A$ and the point $B$) has slope $2$. Find $a + b$.

 Mar 26, 2024
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A(a,a2)B(b,b2)b2a2ba=2(b+a)(ba)ba=2

 

b+a=2

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 Mar 26, 2024
edited by asinus  Mar 26, 2024
edited by asinus  Mar 26, 2024
edited by asinus  Mar 26, 2024
edited by asinus  Mar 27, 2024

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