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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
Positive real numbers <math>b \not= 1</math> and <math>n</math> satisfy the equations <cmath>\sqrt{\log_b n} = \log_b \sqrt{n} \qquad \text{and} \qquad b \cdot \log_b n = \log_b (bn).</cmath> The value of <math>n</math> is <math>\frac{j}{k},</math> where <math>j</math> and <math>k</math> are relatively prime positive integers. Find <math>j+k.</math> | Positive real numbers <math>b \not= 1</math> and <math>n</math> satisfy the equations <cmath>\sqrt{\log_b n} = \log_b \sqrt{n} \qquad \text{and} \qquad b \cdot \log_b n = \log_b (bn).</cmath> The value of <math>n</math> is <math>\frac{j}{k},</math> where <math>j</math> and <math>k</math> are relatively prime positive integers. Find <math>j+k.</math> | ||
+ | ==Video Solution & More by MegaMath== | ||
+ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxY7BBe-4gU | ||
− | ==Solution | + | ==Solution== |
Denote <math>x = \log_b n</math>. | Denote <math>x = \log_b n</math>. | ||
Hence, the system of equations given in the problem can be rewritten as | Hence, the system of equations given in the problem can be rewritten as | ||
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\end{align*} | \end{align*} | ||
</cmath> | </cmath> | ||
− | + | Solving the system gives <math>x = 4</math> and <math>b = \frac{5}{4}</math>. | |
Therefore, | Therefore, | ||
<cmath>n = b^x = \frac{625}{256}.</cmath> | <cmath>n = b^x = \frac{625}{256}.</cmath> | ||
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~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com) | ~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com) | ||
− | ==Solution | + | ==Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath== |
− | + | https://youtu.be/U96XHH23zhA | |
− | + | ~IceMatrix | |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{AIME box|year=2023|num-b=1|num-a=3|n=I}} | {{AIME box|year=2023|num-b=1|num-a=3|n=I}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Intermediate Algebra Problems]] |
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Contents
Problem
Positive real numbers and satisfy the equations The value of is where and are relatively prime positive integers. Find
Video Solution & More by MegaMath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxY7BBe-4gU
Solution
Denote . Hence, the system of equations given in the problem can be rewritten as Solving the system gives and . Therefore, Therefore, the answer is .
~Steven Chen (Professor Chen Education Palace, www.professorchenedu.com)
Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath
~IceMatrix
See also
2023 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 1 |
Followed by Problem 3 | |
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