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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> | <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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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) | ||
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Followed by Problem 7 | |
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