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− | Using the | + | Using the logarithmic property <math>\log_{a^n}b^n = \log_{a}b</math>, we note that <math>(2x+y)^2 = 4x^2+4xy+y^2</math>. |
That gives <math>x^2+xy-2y^2=0</math> upon simplification and division by <math>3</math>. Then, <math>x=y</math> or <math>x=-2y</math>. | That gives <math>x^2+xy-2y^2=0</math> upon simplification and division by <math>3</math>. Then, <math>x=y</math> or <math>x=-2y</math>. | ||
From the second equation, <math>9x^2+6xy+y^2=3x^2+4xy+Ky^2</math>. If we take <math>x=y</math>, we see that <math>K=9</math>. If we take <math>x=-2y</math>, we see that <math>K=21</math>. The product is <math>\boxed{189}</math>. | From the second equation, <math>9x^2+6xy+y^2=3x^2+4xy+Ky^2</math>. If we take <math>x=y</math>, we see that <math>K=9</math>. If we take <math>x=-2y</math>, we see that <math>K=21</math>. The product is <math>\boxed{189}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem 5
For each ordered pair of real numbers satisfying there is a real number such that Find the product of all possible values of .
Solution
Using the logarithmic property , we note that . That gives upon simplification and division by . Then, or . From the second equation, . If we take , we see that . If we take , we see that . The product is .
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Note
The cases and can be found by SFFT (Simon's Favorite Factoring Trick) from .
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