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Math Prize 2012 Problem 8

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September 24, 2012
AMCUSA(J)MOUSAMO

Problem Statement

Suppose that xx, yy, and zz are real numbers such that x+y+z=3x + y + z = 3 and x2+y2+z2=6x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 6. What is the largest possible value of zz?