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− | First, we solve for <math>s</math>. As Solution 1 perfectly states, <math>5^3+6^s=1421</math> can be simplified to <math>125+6^s=1421</math> which simplifies further to <math>6^s=1296</math>. Therefore, <math>s=4</math>. The only answer choice that is divisible by <math>4</math> is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 40}</math>. | + | First, we solve for <math>s</math>. As Solution 1 perfectly states, <math>5^3+6^s=1421</math> can be simplified to <math>125+6^s=1421</math> which simplifies further to <math>6^s=1296</math>. Therefore, <math>s=4</math>. We know that you cannot take a root of any of the numbers raised to <math>p</math>, <math>r</math>, or <math>s</math> and get a rational answer, and none of the answer choices are irrational, so that rules out the possibility that <math>p</math>, <math>r</math>, or <math>s</math> is a fraction. The only answer choice that is divisible by <math>4</math> is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 40}</math>. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 25 September 2021
Contents
Problem
If ,
, and
, what is the product of
,
, and
?
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/7an5wU9Q5hk?t=301
Solution
Solution 1: Solving
First, we're going to solve for . Start with
. Then, change
to
. Subtract
from both sides to get
and see that
is
. Now, solve for
. Since
,
must equal
, so
. Now, solve for
.
can be simplified to
which simplifies further to
. Therefore,
.
equals
which equals
. So, the answer is
.
Solution 2: Process of Elimination
First, we solve for . As Solution 1 perfectly states,
can be simplified to
which simplifies further to
. Therefore,
. We know that you cannot take a root of any of the numbers raised to
,
, or
and get a rational answer, and none of the answer choices are irrational, so that rules out the possibility that
,
, or
is a fraction. The only answer choice that is divisible by
is
.
See Also
2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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