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July 1, 2010
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Problem Statement

Let a, ba,\ b be real numbers. Suppose that a function f(x)f(x) satisfies f(x)=asinx+bcosx+ππf(t)cost dtf(x)=a\sin x+b\cos x+\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(t)\cos t\ dt and has the maximum value 2π2\pi for πxπ-\pi \leq x\leq \pi. Find the minimum value of ππ{f(x)}2dx.\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \{f(x)\}^2dx.
2010 Chiba University entrance exam