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To solve the given equation, we need to simplify the logarithmic expressions and then solve for . Let's proceed with the given equation:
Step 1: Simplify the logarithmic terms.
Apply the change of base formula to the logarithms:
Thus, .
For the second logarithmic term: .
Step 2: Substitute these simplifications back into the equation.
We have:
Simplify this expression:
The terms cancel each other out in the expression .
Thus, it becomes:
The value of is actually because .
Therefore, the simplified equation is:
Step 3: Solve the quadratic equation.
Rearrange it to .
Apply the quadratic formula: .
Here, , , .
So, the solution becomes:
This simplifies to:
Simplify .
Thus,
Simplifying further gives us:
The valid positive solution (since logarithms are not satisfied with negative bases) is:
Therefore, the correct answer is choice : .
\( \frac{1}{\log_49}= \)
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