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Maximum and minimum

Source: Moldova JTST 2017, problem 6

May 3, 2017
algebra

Problem Statement

Let a,ba,b and cc be real numbers such that a+b+b+c+c+a=8.|a+b|+|b+c|+|c+a|=8. Find the maximum and minimum value of the expression P=a2+b2+c2.P=a^2+b^2+c^2.