Formula use in Math Olympiad Problem Normally

In mathematics, particularly in math Olympiads, logarithms are often used to solve various types of problems. Here are some commonly used logarithm formulas:

  1. 1.Definition: The logarithm of a number � to the base � is denoted by log⁡�(�) and is defined as the exponent to which � must be raised to produce �. In other words, �log⁡�(�)=�.

  2. 2.Basic Properties:

    • log⁡�(1)=0 for any base �.
    • log⁡�(�)=1 for any base �.
  3. 3.Change of Base Formula: For any positive numbers �, �, and � where �≠1, we have: log⁡�(�)=log⁡�(�)log⁡�(�)

  4. 4.Product Rule: log⁡�(��)=log⁡�(�)+log⁡�(�) for all positive � and �.

  5. 5.Quotient Rule: log⁡�(��)=log⁡�(�)−log⁡�(�) for all positive � and �.

  6. 6.Power Rule: log⁡�(��)=�log⁡�(�) for all positive � and real �.

  7. 7.Change of Base Formula for Natural Logarithm: ln⁡(�)=log⁡(�)log⁡(�)=log⁡(�)1=log⁡(�)

These are some of the fundamental logarithm formulas used in mathematical Olympiads. 

  1. Quadratic Formula: For a quadratic equation ��2+��+�=0, the solutions are given by: �=−�±�2−4��2�

  2. Vieta's Formulas: For a quadratic equation ��2+��+�=0 with roots �1 and �2, the sum of roots is −�� and the product of roots is ��.

  3. Binomial Theorem: (�+�)�=∑�=0�(��)��−��� where (��) is the binomial coefficient.

  4. Pythagorean Theorem: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (�) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (� and �): �2=�2+�2.

  5. Heron's Formula: For a triangle with sides of lengths �, �, and �, and semi-perimeter �, the area � is given by: �=�(�−�)(�−�)(�−�)

  6. Sum of an Arithmetic Series: The sum of the first � terms of an arithmetic series is given by: ��=�2(�1+��) where �1 is the first term, �� is the �th term, and �� is the sum.

  7. Sum of a Geometric Series: The sum of the first � terms of a geometric series is given by: ��=�1(1−��)1−� where �1 is the first term, � is the common ratio, and �� is the sum.

  8. Arithmetic Mean (AM): For

    1. � numbers �1,�2,…,��, the arithmetic mean is given by: AM=�1+�2+…+���

    2. Geometric Mean (GM): For � positive numbers �1,�2,…,��, the geometric mean is given by: GM=�1⋅�2⋅…⋅���

    3. Harmonic Mean (HM): For � positive numbers �1,�2,…,��, the harmonic mean is given by: HM=�1�1+1�2+…+1��

    4. Quadratic Mean (RMS): For � numbers �1,�2,…,��, the quadratic mean is given by: RMS=�12+�22+…+��2�

    5. Sum of Cubes: 13+23+…+�3=(�(�+1)2)2

    6. Difference of Cubes: �3−�3=(�−�)(�2+��+�2)

    7. Pascal's Identity: (��)=(�−1�−1)+(�−1�)

    8. Euler's Formula: For a convex polyhedron with � vertices, � edges, and � faces, the formula holds: �−�+�=2.

    9. Volume of a Sphere: The volume of a sphere with radius � is 43��3.

    10. Surface Area of a Sphere: The surface area of a sphere with radius � is 4��2.

    11. Circumference of a Circle: The circumference of a circle with radius � is 2��.

    12. Area of a Circle: The area of a circle with radius � is ��2.

    13. Law of Sines: For a triangle with sides �, �, and �, and opposite angles �, �, and �, the law of sines states: �sin⁡�=�sin⁡�=�sin⁡�.

    14. Law of Cosines: For a triangle with sides �, �, and �, and angle � opposite side �, the law of cosines states: �2=�2+�2−2��cos⁡�.

      1. Sum of an Arithmetic Series: The sum of the first � terms of an arithmetic series �,�+�,�+2�,… is given by: ��=�2(2�+(�−1)�)

      2. Sum of a Geometric Series: The sum of the first � terms of a geometric series �,��,��2,… is given by: ��=�(1−��)1−� (for �≠1)

      3. Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series: The sum of an infinite geometric series �,��,��2,… with ∣�∣<1 is given by: �∞=�1−�

      4. Binomial Theorem: The expansion of (�+�)� is given by: (�+�)�=(�0)���0+(�1)��−1�1+…+(��)�0��

      5. Sum of Binomial Coefficients: The sum of the binomial coefficients in the �th row of Pascal's Triangle is 2�.

      6. Fibonacci Sequence: The �th term of the Fibonacci sequence 1,1,2,3,5,8,… is given by: ��=��−1+��−2 with initial conditions �0=0 and �1=1.

      7. Quadratic Formula: The solutions to the quadratic equation ��2+��+�=0 are given by: �=−�±�2−4��2�

      8. Law of Tangents: In a triangle ���, the law of tangents states: �−��+�=tan⁡(12(�−�))tan⁡(12(�+�))

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