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VN TST 2011 Question 3

VMO · VN TST 2011

Question 3

Let $n\ge3$ be an integer and let $x_1,\ldots,x_n$ be real numbers such that
$$\sum_{i=1}^n x_i=0,\qquad \sum_{i=1}^n x_i^2=n(n-1),\qquad x_1\ge x_2\ge\cdots\ge x_n.$$
Find the maximum and minimum of $f=x_1+x_2$.

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