[2024/05/13] Irrational powers

2 years ago by siriusmart to c/dailymaths

  • Show that it's possible a^b=c where a and b are irrational, and c is rational.

Sry for the gap I ran out of ideas.

been_jamming 6 points 2 years ago

e^(log 2) = 2 is rational

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siriusmart 5 points 2 years ago

that is simply genius

(i suppose it didnt come to me when i think of "irrational")

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siriusmart 4 points 2 years ago

this one got some table slams from my friends

Hint:

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Find an example which satisfies the equation.


Solution:

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https://gmtex.siri.sh/...

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zkfcfbzr 1 point 2 years ago
solution

e^(i*π) = -1

Also, anything like a^(log(c) / log(a)), for positive rational c and irrational a, to generalize bean_jamming's answer

I also assert without proof that in the equation x^x = c, x is irrational for most rational values of c

I did start trying out stuff with sqrt(2), thinking back to the tower power problems, but didn't end up coming up with your solution while doing so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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