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− | Let <math>A(6+m,2+n)</math> and <math>B(6-m,2-n)</math>, since <math>(6,2)</math> is their midpoint. Thus, we must find <math>2m</math>. We find two equations due to <math>A,B</math> both lying on the function <math>y=\log_{2}x</math>. The two equations are then <math>\log_{2}(6+m)=2+n</math> and <math>\log_{2}(6-m)=2-n</math>. Now add these two equations to obtain <math>\log_{2}(6+m)+\log_{2}(6-m)=4</math>. By logarithm rules, we get <math>\log_{2}((6+m)(6-m))=4</math>. By raising 2 to the power of both sides, we obtain <math>(6+m)(6-m)=16</math>. We then get <cmath>36-m^2=16 \rightarrow m^2=20 \rightarrow m=2\sqrt{5}</cmath>. Since we're looking for <math>2m</math>, we obtain <math>2 | + | Let <math>A(6+m,2+n)</math> and <math>B(6-m,2-n)</math>, since <math>(6,2)</math> is their midpoint. Thus, we must find <math>2m</math>. We find two equations due to <math>A,B</math> both lying on the function <math>y=\log_{2}x</math>. The two equations are then <math>\log_{2}(6+m)=2+n</math> and <math>\log_{2}(6-m)=2-n</math>. Now add these two equations to obtain <math>\log_{2}(6+m)+\log_{2}(6-m)=4</math>. By logarithm rules, we get <math>\log_{2}((6+m)(6-m))=4</math>. By raising 2 to the power of both sides, we obtain <math>(6+m)(6-m)=16</math>. We then get <cmath>36-m^2=16 \rightarrow m^2=20 \rightarrow m=2\sqrt{5}</cmath>. Since we're looking for <math>2m</math>, we obtain <math>(2)(2\sqrt{5})=\boxed{\textbf{(D) }4\sqrt{5}}</math> |
~amcrunner (yay, my first AMC solution) | ~amcrunner (yay, my first AMC solution) | ||
− | ==Solution== | + | ==Solution 2== |
− | We have <math>\frac{x_A + x_B}{2} = 6</math> and <math>\frac{\log_2 x_A + \log_2 x_B}{2} = 2</math>. | + | We have <math>\frac{x_A + x_B}{2} = 6</math> and <math>\frac{\log_2 x_A + \log_2 x_B}{2} = 2</math>. The first equation becomes <math>x_A + x_B = 12,</math> and the second becomes <math>\log_2(x_A x_B) = 4,</math> so <math>x_A x_B = 16.</math> |
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− | + | Basically, we can use the midpoint formula | |
assume that the points are <math>(x_1,y_1)</math> and <math>(x_2,y_2)</math> | assume that the points are <math>(x_1,y_1)</math> and <math>(x_2,y_2)</math> | ||
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− | midpoint formula is (<math> | + | midpoint formula is (<math>\frac{x_1+x_2}{2}</math>,<math>\frac{\log_{2}(x_1)+\log_{2}(x_2)}{2}</math>) |
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<math>x_2=12-x_1</math> | <math>x_2=12-x_1</math> | ||
and | and | ||
− | <math> | + | <math>\log_{2}(x_1)+\log_{2}(x_2)=4</math> |
− | <math> | + | <math>\log_{2}(x_1)+\log_{2}(12-x_1)=\log_{2}(16)</math> |
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+ | <math>\log_{2}((12x_1-x_1^2)/16)=0</math> | ||
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<math>2^0=1</math> | <math>2^0=1</math> | ||
so, | so, | ||
− | <math> | + | <math>12x_1-x_1^2=16</math> |
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− | <math> | + | <math>12x_1-x_1^2-16=0</math> |
for simplicity lets say <math>x_1 = x</math> | for simplicity lets say <math>x_1 = x</math> | ||
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put this into quadratic formula and you should get | put this into quadratic formula and you should get | ||
− | <math>x_1=6+2\sqrt | + | <math>x_1=6+2\sqrt{5}</math> |
Therefore, | Therefore, | ||
− | <math>x_1=6+2\sqrt(5)-(6-2\sqrt(5 | + | <math>x_1=6+2\sqrt{5}-(6-2\sqrt{5})</math> |
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+ | which equals <math>6-6+4\sqrt{5}=\boxed{\textbf{(D) }4\sqrt{5}}</math> | ||
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+ | ==Solution 4== | ||
+ | Similar to above, but solve for <math>x = 2^y</math> in terms of <math>y</math>: | ||
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+ | <math>(2^{y}+2^{2+(2-y)})/2= 6 </math> | ||
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+ | <math>2^y + 2^{4-y} = 12 </math> | ||
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+ | <math> (2^y)^2 + 2^4 = 12(2^y) </math> | ||
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+ | <math> x^2 -12x + 16 = 0 </math> | ||
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+ | Distance between roots of the quadratic is the discriminant: <math>\sqrt{{12}^2 - 4(1)(16)} = \sqrt{80} = \boxed{\textbf{(D) }4\sqrt{5}}</math> | ||
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+ | ~oinava | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution 1== | ||
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+ | https://youtu.be/R_OdhW85yUc | ||
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+ | ~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com) | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution 2 (🚀 Under 3 min 🚀)== | ||
+ | https://youtu.be/DOXmoQlMS7Y | ||
− | + | ~Education, the Study of Everything | |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 22 February 2024
Contents
Problem
Points and
lie on the graph of
. The midpoint of
is
. What is the positive difference between the
-coordinates of
and
?
Solution 1
Let and
, since
is their midpoint. Thus, we must find
. We find two equations due to
both lying on the function
. The two equations are then
and
. Now add these two equations to obtain
. By logarithm rules, we get
. By raising 2 to the power of both sides, we obtain
. We then get
. Since we're looking for
, we obtain
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Solution 2
We have and
. The first equation becomes
and the second becomes
so
Then
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Solution 3
Basically, we can use the midpoint formula
assume that the points are and
assume that the points are (,
) and (
,
)
midpoint formula is (,
)
thus
and
since
so,
for simplicity lets say
. We rearrange to get
.
put this into quadratic formula and you should get
Therefore,
which equals
Solution 4
Similar to above, but solve for in terms of
:
Distance between roots of the quadratic is the discriminant:
~oinava
Video Solution 1
~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com)
Video Solution 2 (🚀 Under 3 min 🚀)
~Education, the Study of Everything
See Also
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