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== Problem == | == Problem == | ||
− | What non-zero real value for <math> | + | What non-zero real value for <math>x</math> satisfies <math>(7x)^{14}=(14x)^7</math>? |
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+ | <math> \textbf{(A) } \frac17\qquad \textbf{(B) } \frac27\qquad \textbf{(C) } 1\qquad \textbf{(D) } 7\qquad \textbf{(E) } 14 </math> | ||
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== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
− | + | Taking the seventh root of both sides, we get <math>(7x)^2=14x</math>. | |
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− | <math> | + | Simplifying the LHS gives <math>49x^2=14x</math>, which then simplifies to <math>7x=2</math>. |
− | + | Thus, <math>x=\boxed{\textbf{(B) }\frac{2}{7}}</math>. | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{AMC10 box|year=2006|ab=A|num-b=5|num-a=7}} | {{AMC10 box|year=2006|ab=A|num-b=5|num-a=7}} | ||
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[[Category:Introductory Algebra Problems]] | [[Category:Introductory Algebra Problems]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 31 May 2023
Problem
What non-zero real value for satisfies ?
Solution
Taking the seventh root of both sides, we get .
Simplifying the LHS gives , which then simplifies to .
Thus, .
See also
2006 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 5 |
Followed by Problem 7 | |
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