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algebra senior

Problem

How many distinct four-tuples of rational numbers are there with
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Using the laws of logarithms, the given equation becomes As must all be rational, and there are no powers of or in , . Then . Only the four-tuple satisfies the equation, so the answer is .
Final answer
B