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MathNet 2013 Question 84

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2013

Question 84

All four intersections of the parabola $y = x^2 + px + q$ and lines $y = x$ and $y = 2x$ are located in the first quadrant. Observe the two parts of the parabola that are located between the lines. Prove that the difference of the lengths of their orthogonal projections on the $x$-axis is 1.

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