if a^x= b^y = (ab)^(xy) prove that x+y =1

ln(a^x) = ln(b^y) = ln((ab)^(xy))
xln(a) = xyln(ab)
ln(a) = yln(ab) = y(ln(a) + ln(b))
y = ln(a)/(ln(a)+ln(b))
with same analysis for ln(b^y):
ln(b) = x(ln(a) + ln(b))x = ln(b)/(ln(a)+ln(b))
x + y = (ln(a) + ln(b))/(ln(a) + ln(b)) = 1

Answered by Scott C. Maths tutor

4825 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Find the area bounded by the curve x^2-2x+3 between the limits x=0 and x=1 and the horizontal axis.


What is the integral of x^x?


What is the definite integral of 2x^2 + 4x + 1 with a lower limit of 3 and a higher limit of 6?


Integrate lnx


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences