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algebra intermediate
Problem
Given that find all possible values for Enter all solutions, separated by commas.
Solution
We have so That is, The function is strictly decreasing for ; since and it follows that any solution with must lie in the interval Similarly, since and any solution with must lie in the interval
Therefore, can only be or If then so which indeed satisfies If then so which indeed satisfies
Therefore, the two solutions to the equation are
Therefore, can only be or If then so which indeed satisfies If then so which indeed satisfies
Therefore, the two solutions to the equation are
Final answer
\sqrt{67}, -\sqrt{85}