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It remains to minimize the integer value of <math>\sqrt[8]{m^7n^6}</math>. Since <math>m, n>1</math>, we can check that <math>m = 2^2</math> and <math>n = 2^3</math> work. Thus the answer is <math>4+8 = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 12}</math>. | It remains to minimize the integer value of <math>\sqrt[8]{m^7n^6}</math>. Since <math>m, n>1</math>, we can check that <math>m = 2^2</math> and <math>n = 2^3</math> work. Thus the answer is <math>4+8 = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 12}</math>. | ||
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+ | For those who prefer a video solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX0y9lRv9OM&t=312s | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[hide]Problem
Let and be integers. Suppose that the product of the solutions for of the equation is the smallest possible integer. What is ?
Solution
Rearranging logs, the original equation becomes
By Vieta's Theorem, the sum of the possible values of is . But the sum of the possible values of is the logarithm of the product of the possible values of . Thus the product of the possible values of is equal to .
It remains to minimize the integer value of . Since , we can check that and work. Thus the answer is .
Video Solution
For those who prefer a video solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX0y9lRv9OM&t=312s
See also
2013 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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