Targets on a Line
Given two linear targets, and , with respective radii ε and (where ε is a very small positive number), placed on an infinitely long line. Target is centered at and covers the interval , while target is centered at and covers the interval . You have one dart to shoot at the line, aiming to maximize your probability of hitting one of the targets. When you choose to center your dart throw at a certain point , the dart's landing position is normally distributed with mean and variance 4, denoted as . Find the value of that maximizes your chances of hitting a target.
Answer format: round to 2 decimal places.
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