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is solved for <math>x</math>, the result is <math>x=\log_{a}b</math>, where <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are positive integers and <math>a</math> is not a multiple perfect power other than <math>1</math>. Find <math>(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)</math>. | is solved for <math>x</math>, the result is <math>x=\log_{a}b</math>, where <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are positive integers and <math>a</math> is not a multiple perfect power other than <math>1</math>. Find <math>(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)</math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 16 September 2011
When the equation is solved for , the result is , where and are positive integers and is not a multiple perfect power other than . Find .