1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 10
Problem
If is an identity for positive rational values of , then the value of is:
Solution
Given the equation:
Let's simplify by letting . The equation becomes:
Multiplying each term by the common denominator , we obtain:
For the equation to be an identity, the coefficients of like terms on both sides must be equal. Equating the coefficients of and the constant terms, we get the system of equations:
Solving this system, we find:
Thus, the difference is:
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See also
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