Math Problem Statement

यदि 2^x = 5^y = (10)^{-z}, तो 1/x + 1/y + 1/z = ?

Solution

The equation presented in the image is:

2x=5y=(10)z2^x = 5^y = (10)^{-z} and the task is to find:

1x+1y+1z=?\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = ?

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Start by expressing 10z10^{-z} in terms of its prime factorization: 10=2×5so10z=2z×5z.10 = 2 \times 5 \quad \text{so} \quad 10^{-z} = 2^{-z} \times 5^{-z}. This gives us: 2x=5y=2z×5z.2^x = 5^y = 2^{-z} \times 5^{-z}.

  2. Set the first equation 2x=2z2^x = 2^{-z}, which implies: x=z.x = -z.

  3. Similarly, from 5y=5z5^y = 5^{-z}, we get: y=z.y = -z.

  4. Now substitute these results into the expression we need to evaluate: 1x+1y+1z.\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z}. Since x=zx = -z and y=zy = -z, we have: 1x+1y+1z=1z+1z+1z.\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1}{-z} + \frac{1}{-z} + \frac{1}{z}.

  5. Simplifying: 1z+1z+1z=1z1z+1z=1z.\frac{1}{-z} + \frac{1}{-z} + \frac{1}{z} = -\frac{1}{z} - \frac{1}{z} + \frac{1}{z} = -\frac{1}{z}.

So, the final answer is:

0.\boxed{0}.

Would you like further clarification on any step or more details? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you derive 10z10^{-z} as 2z×5z2^{-z} \times 5^{-z}?
  2. What is the significance of expressing numbers as powers in such problems?
  3. Can you explain why x=zx = -z and y=zy = -z hold true for this problem?
  4. How would the answer change if the bases of the exponentials were different?
  5. Can this problem be solved using logarithms?

Tip: Understanding how to manipulate exponents is critical in solving equations involving multiple bases like in this question.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebra
Prime Factorization

Formulas

10 = 2 × 5
2^x = 5^y = 2^{-z} × 5^{-z}
1/x + 1/y + 1/z

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12