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If p3 + q3 = r3 then logp (r – q) + logp (r2 + qr + q2 ) ……………….. (A) 3 (B) 8 (C) 9 (D) 14

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Correct option is (A) 3

Given that \(p^3+q^3=r^3\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(p^3=r^3-q^3\) \(=(r-q)(r^2+qr+q^2)\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(log_p\,p^3\) \(=log_p((r-q)(r^2+qr+q^2))\)   (By taking \(log_p\) both sides)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(log_p(r-q)+log_p(r^2+qr+q^2)\) \(=3\,log_p\,p=3\)

Correct option is (A) 3



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