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Algebra Difficulty 3.0 AMC 10/12 Find the answer

Given the sets A={1,2,2m1}A=\{-1,2,2m-1\} and B={2,m2}B=\{2,m^{2}\}. If BAB⊆A, then the real number m=m= \_\_\_\_\_\_.

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Since the sets are A={1,2,2m1}A=\{-1,2,2m-1\} and B={2,m2}B=\{2,m^{2}\}, and BAB⊆A,

This implies that m2=2m1m^{2}=2m-1 or m2=1m^{2}=-1 (ignoring the latter as it is not a real solution),

By solving the equation m2=2m1m^{2}=2m-1, we get m=1m=1,

When m=1m=1, the sets become A={1,1,2}A=\{-1,1,2\} and B={1,2}B=\{1,2\}, which satisfies the condition,

Hence, m=1m=1,

Therefore, the answer is 1\boxed{1}.

This problem requires understanding the inclusion relationship between sets to determine the value of m2m^{2} in set BB, and subsequently finding the value of mm. The problem tests knowledge of set inclusion relationships and their application, as well as the definition and range of functions, with a medium level of difficulty.

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