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<cmath>=2-(\log_{a}b+\frac {1}{\log_{a}b})</cmath> | <cmath>=2-(\log_{a}b+\frac {1}{\log_{a}b})</cmath> | ||
− | Since <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are both | + | Since <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are both greater than <math>1</math>, using [[AM-GM]] gives that the term in parentheses must be at least <math>2</math>, so the largest possible values is <math>2-2=0 \Rightarrow \boxed{\textbf{B}}.</math> |
Note that the maximum occurs when <math>a=b</math>. | Note that the maximum occurs when <math>a=b</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
If what is the largest possible value of
Solution
Using logarithmic rules, we see that
Since and are both greater than , using AM-GM gives that the term in parentheses must be at least , so the largest possible values is
Note that the maximum occurs when .
Video Solution
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See Also
2003 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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