1953 AHSME Problems/Problem 21
Problem
If , the value of is:
Solution
We know that , after expanding the logarithm. Taking the 10 to the other side, . Factoring, we get , so .
If , the value of is:
We know that , after expanding the logarithm. Taking the 10 to the other side, . Factoring, we get , so .
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