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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 $a + b$.

 Aug 2, 2024
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It's not as hard as it might seem!

We just simply have

[b2a2]/[ba]=[(ba)(b+a)]/(ba)=b+a=2

 

So 2 is the answer. 

 

THanks! :)

 Aug 2, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Aug 2, 2024

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