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| − | + | Denote <math>x = \log_b n</math>. | |
| + | Hence, the system of equations given in the problem can be rewritten as | ||
| + | <cmath> | ||
| + | \begin{align*} | ||
| + | \sqrt{x} & = \frac{1}{2} x . \\ | ||
| + | bx & = 1 + x . | ||
| + | \end{align*} | ||
| + | </cmath> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Thus, <math>x = 4</math> and <math>b = \frac{5}{4}</math>. | ||
| + | Therefore, | ||
| + | <cmath> | ||
| + | \begin{align*} | ||
| + | n & = b^x \\ | ||
| + | & = \frac{625}{256} . | ||
| + | \end{align*} | ||
| + | </cmath> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Therefore, the answer is <math>625 + 256 = \boxed{\textbf{(881) }}</math>. | ||
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| + | ~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com) | ||
===Solution 2=== | ===Solution 2=== | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 8 February 2023
Problem
Problem statement
Solutions
Solution 1
Denote 
.
Hence, the system of equations given in the problem can be rewritten as
Thus, 
and 
.
Therefore,
Therefore, the answer is 
.
~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com)
Solution 2
Solution by someone else
See also
| 2023 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 1 |
Followed by Problem 3 | |
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