
Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic means
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Three ways
If x + y = -1 find the largest value of xy by coordinate geometry, by calculus and by algebra. -
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Pythagorean golden means
Show that the arithmetic mean, geometric mean and harmonic mean of a and b can be the lengths of the sides of a right-angles triangle if and only if a = bx^3, where x is the Golden Ratio. -
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Without calculus
Given that u>0 and v>0 find the smallest possible value of 1/u + 1/v given that u + v = 5 by different methods. -
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Mean geometrically
A and B are two points on a circle centre O. Tangents at A and B cut at C. CO cuts the circle at D. What is the relationship between areas of ADBO, ABO and ACBO? -
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About Pythagorean golden means
What is the relationship between the arithmetic, geometric and harmonic means of two numbers, the sides of a right angled triangle and the Golden Ratio?