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youlovelemms
Junior Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/19/2008 : 10:58:06
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october 18 2008 Test
Section 4 math
Given that x > x^n >1
Given that n is any natural number, give one possible value of x that satisfies the inequality.
(Note: Gridded Number Answer, no multiple choice options are given)
My confusion comes from the fact that n cannot be ANY natural number becuase if n equals 1, then x is equal to
x^1. Perhaps I don't remember the problem correctly, but clearly it
implied that one was a possible value of n, which invalidates the question.
Please respond if I have misinterpreted, or if you took the PSAT and can alleviate my confusion, or remember this differently. |
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Subhotosh Khan
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 10/19/2008 : 13:28:42
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quote:
Originally posted by youlovelemms
october 18 2008 Test
Section 4 math
Given that x > x^n >1
You are sure it was not:
x ≥ xn ≥ 1 ............?
Given that n is any natural number, give one possible value of x that satisfies the inequality.
(Note: Gridded Number Answer, no multiple choice options are given)
My confusion comes from the fact that n cannot be ANY natural number becuase if n equals 1, then x is equal to
x^1. Perhaps I don't remember the problem correctly, but clearly it
implied that one was a possible value of n, which invalidates the question.
Please respond if I have misinterpreted, or if you took the PSAT and can alleviate my confusion, or remember this differently.
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Haven
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USA
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Posted - 10/19/2008 : 15:26:26
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Are you sure it was not:
x [raised to the power of 'n']  x 1 |
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