A Unique Intersection Parameter

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Problem

Suppose that for x∈[0,1]x\in[0,1], the graphs of y=(mx−1)2y=(mx-1)^2 and y=x+my=\sqrt x+m have exactly one common point. Find the range of the positive real number mm.

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Difficulty7/10
Topicsfunctions, Convexity, algebra, Casework

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