Let be a function such that for all , and be a function such that for all . If and , then the value of is ____.
Answer: 51
Solution
From the functional equation , we deduce for some constant . Given :
So for all .
From , taking logarithms: , so for some constant , giving .
Given :
So for all .
Now:
Therefore:
So for all .
From , taking logarithms: , so for some constant , giving .
Given :
So for all .
Now:
Therefore:
JEE Advanced · 2024 · 26 May 2024 · Paper 2 · Integer answer