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Math Prize 2022 Problem 1

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October 12, 2022

Problem Statement

Determine the real value of tt that minimizes the expression t2+(t21)2+(t14)2+(t246)2. \sqrt{t^2 + (t^2 - 1)^2} + \sqrt{(t-14)^2 + (t^2 - 46)^2}.