Logarithmic Equation Real Solutions
XAT 2024 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Easy · Algebra
Consider the equation , where is a real number. For how many different values of does the given equation hold?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
4
- E.
Infinitely many
Answer
A
Explanation
RHS . So . Equating arguments: .
Checking domain: For , , but the argument of a logarithm must be strictly positive (). Thus is extraneous and invalid. Therefore, there are 0 valid real solutions.
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