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Suppose <math>x</math> is in the interval <math>[0, \pi/2]</math> and <math>\log_{24\sin x} (24\cos x)=\frac{3}{2}</math>. Find <math>24\cot^2 x</math>. | Suppose <math>x</math> is in the interval <math>[0, \pi/2]</math> and <math>\log_{24\sin x} (24\cos x)=\frac{3}{2}</math>. Find <math>24\cot^2 x</math>. | ||
− | == Solution == | + | ==Solution 1== |
We can rewrite the given expression as | We can rewrite the given expression as | ||
<cmath>\sqrt{24^3\sin^3 x}=24\cos x</cmath> | <cmath>\sqrt{24^3\sin^3 x}=24\cos x</cmath> | ||
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<cmath>576\sin x = 24\cot^2x</cmath> | <cmath>576\sin x = 24\cot^2x</cmath> | ||
So, <math>24\cot^2x=576\sin x=576\cdot\frac{1}{3}=\boxed{192}</math>. | So, <math>24\cot^2x=576\sin x=576\cdot\frac{1}{3}=\boxed{192}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Solution 2== | ||
+ | Like Solution 1, we can rewrite the given expression as | ||
+ | <cmath>24\sin^3x=\cos^2x</cmath> | ||
+ | Divide both sides by <math>\sin^3x</math>. | ||
+ | <cmath>24 = \cot^2x\csc x</cmath> | ||
+ | Square both sides. | ||
+ | <cmath>576 = \cot^4x\csc^2x</cmath> | ||
+ | Substitute the identity <math>\csc^2x = \cot^2x + 1</math>. | ||
+ | <cmath>576 = \cot^4x(\cot^2x + 1)</cmath> | ||
+ | Let <math>a = \cot^2x</math>. Then | ||
+ | <cmath>576 = a^3 + a^2</cmath>. | ||
+ | Since <math>\sqrt[3]{576} \approx 8</math>, we can easily see that <math>a = 8</math> is a solution. The answer is <math>24\cot^2x = 24a = 24 \cdot 8 = \boxed{192}</math>. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{AIME box|year=2011|n=I|num-b=8|num-a=10}} | {{AIME box|year=2011|n=I|num-b=8|num-a=10}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
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Problem
Suppose is in the interval and . Find .
Solution 1
We can rewrite the given expression as Square both sides and divide by to get Rewrite as Testing values using the rational root theorem gives as a root, does fall in the first quadrant so it satisfies the interval. There are now two ways to finish this problem.
First way: Since , we have Using the Pythagorean Identity gives us . Then we use the definition of to compute our final answer. .
Second way: Multiplying our old equation by gives So, .
Solution 2
Like Solution 1, we can rewrite the given expression as Divide both sides by . Square both sides. Substitute the identity . Let . Then . Since , we can easily see that is a solution. The answer is .
See also
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