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Let a and b be positive real numbers such that a + b = 1. Find the set of all possible values of a/b.

 Jun 12, 2024
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First off, we need to put a in terms of b. This helps us identify a range. 

We get

a+b=1a=1b

 

Now, plugging that into the expression, we get

1a+1b=11b+1b=b+1bbb2=1bb2

 

Now, we can easily find the set of all real numbers. We have

{R>1}|{a,b}R where 1>a,b>0

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 12, 2024

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