What is the smallest positive integer , such that there exists real numbers which satisfy and
As ranges over all real numbers, what is the smallest value of
Solve for
Six children are standing along the -axis at points , , , , , . The children decide to meet at some point along the -axis. What is the minimum total distance the children must walk in order to meet?
As ranges over all real values, what is the minimum value of ?
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The notation denotes the absolute value. The function is given by For example, .