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2018 Algebra / NT #6

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February 12, 2018

Problem Statement

Let α,β,\alpha,\beta, and γ\gamma be three real numbers. Suppose that cosα+cosβ+cosγ=1\cos\alpha+\cos\beta+\cos\gamma=1 sinα+sinβ+sinγ=1.\sin\alpha+\sin\beta+\sin\gamma=1. Find the smallest possible value of cosα.\cos \alpha.