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The combined resistance R of two resistors `R_1` and `R_2(R_1,R_2>0)` is given by `1/R=1/R_1+1/R_2`. If `R_1+R_2=C` (a constant), show that the maximum resistance R is obtained by choosing `R_1=R_2`.

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