Askiitians Tutor Team
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To solve the expression given in your question, we need to manipulate logarithmic identities and apply some properties of logarithms. Let's break it down step by step to find the value of the expression:
Understanding the Expression
The expression we are working with is:
X =
We know that:
- b = (ac)^(1/2)
- log_n b = log_n (ac)^(1/2) = (1/2)(log_n a + log_n c)
Substituting for log_n b
Now, let's substitute log_n b into our expression:
X =
Simplifying the Numerator
For the numerator:
(log_n a) - (1/2)(log_n a + log_n c) = log_n a - (1/2)log_n a - (1/2)log_n c = (1/2)log_n a - (1/2)log_n c
Thus, the numerator simplifies to:
N =
(1/2)(log_n a - log_n c)
Simplifying the Denominator
For the denominator:
(1/2)(log_n a + log_n c) - log_n c = (1/2)log_n a + (1/2)log_n c - log_n c = (1/2)log_n a - (1/2)log_n c
Thus, the denominator simplifies to:
D =
(1/2)(log_n a - log_n c)
Final Expression
Now we can substitute N and D back into our expression for X:
X =
\frac{(1/2)(log_n a - log_n c)}{(1/2)(log_n a - log_n c)} = 1
Analyzing the Options
Now, let's analyze the options provided:
- A) (log_n a)/(log_n c)
- B) (log_a n)/(log_c n)
- C) (log_a c)
- D) none of these
Since we simplified the expression to 1, and none of the options match this value, the correct answer is:
Answer: D) none of these
Conclusion
This problem illustrates the power of logarithmic properties in simplifying complex expressions. By carefully substituting and simplifying, we can arrive at a clear answer. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any steps, feel free to ask!