** XIII. Proof of Logarithmic Identity **
In this article, we will prove the following logarithmic identity:
$\frac{\log (x+y)}{5} = \frac{1}{2} (\log x + \log y)$
given the condition:
$x^2 + y^2 = 23xy$
Step 1: Rearrange the given equation
Let's start by rearranging the given equation:
$x^2 + y^2 = 23xy$
We can rewrite this as:
$x^2 - 23xy + y^2 = 0$
Step 2: Factorize the equation
Now, let's factorize the equation:
$x^2 - 23xy + y^2 = (x - y)^2 - 22xy = 0$
This implies that:
$(x - y)^2 = 22xy$
Step 3: Take the logarithm
Take the logarithm of both sides:
$\log (x - y)^2 = \log (22xy)$
Using the property of logarithms, we can rewrite this as:
$2\log (x - y) = \log 22 + \log x + \log y$
Step 4: Simplify the equation
Now, let's simplify the equation:
$2\log (x - y) = \log 22 + \log x + \log y$
Subtract $\log x + \log y$ from both sides:
$2\log (x - y) - \log x - \log y = \log 22$
Step 5: Use logarithmic properties
Using the quotient rule of logarithms, we can rewrite the left-hand side as:
$\log \frac{(x-y)^2}{xy} = \log 22$
Step 6: Simplify further
Simplify the equation:
$\log (x+y)^2 = \log 22 + \log xy$
Divide both sides by 2:
$\log (x+y) = \frac{1}{2} \log 22 + \frac{1}{2} \log xy$
Step 7: Use the condition
Now, use the condition $x^2 + y^2 = 23xy$:
$\log (x+y) = \frac{1}{2} \log 22 + \frac{1}{2} \log xy$
Substitute $x^2 + y^2 = 23xy$ into the equation:
$\log (x+y) = \frac{1}{2} \log 22 + \frac{1}{2} \log (x^2 + y^2) / 23$
Simplify the equation:
$\log (x+y) = \frac{1}{2} \log x + \frac{1}{2} \log y + \frac{1}{2} \log 23 - \frac{1}{2} \log 23$
Step 8: Simplify the final answer
Simplify the final answer:
$\log (x+y) = \frac{1}{2} \log x + \frac{1}{2} \log y$
Divide both sides by 5:
$\frac{\log (x+y)}{5} = \frac{1}{2} (\log x + \log y)$
Thus, we have proved the given logarithmic identity.