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In effect we must find all <math>x</math> such that <math>\left|\log_6 9 - \log_6 x\right| = 2d</math> where <math>d = \log_6 10 - 1</math>. | In effect we must find all <math>x</math> such that <math>\left|\log_6 9 - \log_6 x\right| = 2d</math> where <math>d = \log_6 10 - 1</math>. |
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Problem
What is the product of all real numbers such that the distance on the number line between and is twice the distance on the number line between and ?
Solution 1
Let .
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Solution 2
First, notice that there must be two such numbers: one greater than and one less than it. Furthermore, they both have to be the same distance away, namely . Let these two numbers be and . Because they are equidistant from , we have . Using log properties, this simplifies to . We then have , so .
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Solution 3 (Logarithmic Rules and Casework)
In effect we must find all such that where .
Notice that by log rules Using log rules again,
Now we proceed by casework for the distinct values of .
Case 1
Subbing in for and using log rules, From this we may conclude that
Case 2
Subbing in for and using log rules, From this we conclude that
Finding the product of the distinct values,
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See Also
2022 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 10 |
Followed by Problem 12 |
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