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If <math>a\geq b > 1,</math> what is the largest possible value of <math>\log_{a}(a/b) + \log_{b}(b/a)?</math> | If <math>a\geq b > 1,</math> what is the largest possible value of <math>\log_{a}(a/b) + \log_{b}(b/a)?</math> | ||
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Using logarithmic rules, we see that | Using logarithmic rules, we see that | ||
Revision as of 02:35, 25 January 2021
Contents
Problem
If what is the largest possible value of
Solution
Using logarithmic rules, we see that
Since and are both positive, 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
The Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InF2phZZi2A&t=1s
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See Also
2003 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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