🧠:[<think>Okay, so I need to find the coefficients of (x^{17}) and (x^{18}) in the expansion of ((1 + x^5 + x^7)^{20}). Hmm, let's see. I remember that when you expand a polynomial raised to a power, the coefficients can be found using the multinomial theorem. But I'm not too familiar with the specifics, so maybe I should start by recalling how that works.The multinomial theorem generalizes the binomial theorem. For three terms, the expansion of ((a + b + c)^n) is the sum over all combinations of exponents (k_1, k_2, k_3) such that (k_1 + k_2 + k_3 = n), multiplied by the corresponding coefficients. The general term is (frac{n!}{k_1!k_2!k_3!}a^{k_1}b^{k_2}c^{k_3}). In this problem, (a = 1), (b = x^5), and (c = x^7), right? So each term in the expansion will be (frac{20!}{k_1!k_2!k_3!} cdot 1^{k_1} cdot (x^5)^{k_2} cdot (x^7)^{k_3}), which simplifies to (frac{20!}{k_1!k_2!k_3!}x^{5k_2 + 7k_3}).Therefore, the exponent of (x) in each term is (5k_2 + 7k_3), and we need to find all non-negative integer solutions ((k_1, k_2, k_3)) to the equations:1. (k_1 + k_2 + k_3 = 20)2. (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 17) (for the coefficient of (x^{17}))3. (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 18) (for the coefficient of (x^{18}))So let's tackle (x^{17}) first. We need to solve for (k_2) and (k_3) such that (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 17) with (k_1 = 20 - k_2 - k_3) also being non-negative. Let me set up the equation:(5k_2 + 7k_3 = 17)We can rearrange this to (5k_2 = 17 - 7k_3), which implies (17 - 7k_3) must be divisible by 5, and non-negative. Let's find all possible integer values of (k_3) such that (17 - 7k_3 geq 0). Solving (7k_3 leq 17) gives (k_3 leq 17/7 ≈ 2.428), so (k_3) can be 0, 1, or 2.Let's check each possible (k_3):1. (k_3 = 0): Then (5k_2 = 17), which would imply (k_2 = 17/5 = 3.4). Not an integer, so invalid.2. (k_3 = 1): Then (5k_2 = 17 - 7(1) = 10). So (k_2 = 10/5 = 2). That works. Then (k_1 = 20 - 2 - 1 = 17).3. (k_3 = 2): Then (5k_2 = 17 - 14 = 3). (k_2 = 3/5 = 0.6). Not an integer, invalid.So the only solution is (k_3 = 1), (k_2 = 2), (k_1 = 17). Therefore, the coefficient for (x^{17}) is (frac{20!}{17!2!1!}). Let me compute that:First, 20! / 17! = 20×19×18 = 6840. Then divide by 2!1! = 2×1 = 2. So 6840 / 2 = 3420. So the coefficient for (x^{17}) is 3420.Wait, hold on, let me confirm. 20 factorial divided by (17! 2! 1!) is indeed 20! / (17! * 2! * 1!) = (20×19×18×17!)/(17! × 2 × 1) ) = (20×19×18)/2 = (6840)/2 = 3420. Yes, that seems right.Now moving on to (x^{18}). Let's do the same approach. We need (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 18) with (k_1 = 20 - k_2 - k_3 geq 0). So:(5k_2 + 7k_3 = 18)Again, rearrange to (5k_2 = 18 - 7k_3). So 18 - 7k_3 must be divisible by 5 and non-negative. Let's find possible (k_3):(7k_3 leq 18) ⇒ (k_3 leq 18/7 ≈ 2.571). So possible (k_3 = 0, 1, 2).Check each:1. (k_3 = 0): (5k_2 = 18) ⇒ (k_2 = 18/5 = 3.6). Not integer.2. (k_3 = 1): (5k_2 = 18 - 7 = 11) ⇒ (k_2 = 11/5 = 2.2). Not integer.3. (k_3 = 2): (5k_2 = 18 - 14 = 4) ⇒ (k_2 = 4/5 = 0.8). Not integer.Hmm, none of these give integer values for (k_2). That suggests there are no solutions. But wait, maybe I missed something? Let me check again.Wait, perhaps (k_3) can be negative? But no, since exponents can't be negative in the expansion. All (k_1, k_2, k_3) must be non-negative integers. So, indeed, there are no solutions here. So does that mean the coefficient of (x^{18}) is zero?But that seems odd. Let me verify by considering another approach. Maybe using generating functions or recursion?Alternatively, maybe I made a mistake in the equation? Let me check the equation again:We need (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 18), with (k_2, k_3 geq 0) integers. Let's see:Trying (k_3 = 0): 5k2 =18 → no.k3=1: 5k2=11 → no.k3=2: 5k2=4 → no.k3=3: 5k2=18-21= -3 → negative. Not allowed.So indeed, no solutions. Therefore, the coefficient of (x^{18}) is zero.Wait, but is there another way to get 18? Let me think. Maybe with multiple terms? For example, 3 x^5 terms would be 15, and one x^7 term would be 22, which is over. Hmm. Alternatively, maybe two x^7 terms would be 14, and then 4 more. But 4 can't be achieved with x^5. So that's 14 + 4 =18, but 4 isn't a multiple of 5. So no. Similarly, one x^7 is 7, then 11 left, which isn't a multiple of 5. Zero x^7, 18 left, which isn't a multiple of 5.So yes, no solutions. Therefore, the coefficient is zero. Therefore, the answer is 3420 for x^17 and 0 for x^18.But just to be thorough, let me check if there's any other combination. For example, maybe combining different exponents? But the exponents here are 0, 5, 7. So each term in the expansion is a product of 20 terms, each of which is 1, x^5, or x^7. So when you multiply them, the exponents add up. Therefore, the total exponent is the sum of 20 numbers, each being 0, 5, or 7. So to get exponent 17, we need the sum of these 20 numbers (each 0,5,7) to be 17. Similarly for 18.So for 17: sum of 20 numbers (each 0,5,7) equals 17. Each 5 or 7 adds to the total. Let's see, 17 can be obtained by how many 5s and 7s. The equation is 5a +7b =17, with a + b ≤20 (since the rest are zeros). But in our previous approach, a=2, b=1 gives 5*2 +7*1=17, so 2+1=3 terms, the remaining 17 terms are zeros, which is allowed.But is that the only way? Let's check other possibilities. Suppose we use two 7s: 14, then remaining 3. But 3 can't be achieved with 5s. So no. One 7: 7, remaining 10. 10 is two 5s. So that's 2 5s and 1 7, which is the solution we have. Three 7s would be 21, which is over. So yes, only one solution.For 18, trying 5a +7b =18. Let's try possible b:b=0: 5a=18 ⇒ a=3.6, nope.b=1: 5a=11 ⇒ a=2.2, nope.b=2: 5a=4 ⇒ a=0.8, nope.b=3: 5a=18-21= -3 ⇒ invalid.So no solutions. So the coefficient is indeed zero.Therefore, the coefficients are 3420 for x^17 and 0 for x^18.Wait, but let me confirm once more by another method. Maybe generating functions. The generating function is (1 + x^5 + x^7)^20. To find the coefficient of x^17 and x^18.Alternatively, perhaps using the binomial theorem multiple times. For example, expand (1 + x^5 + x^7)^20 as ((1 + x^5) + x^7)^20, then use the binomial theorem on that. Then the expansion would be sum_{k=0}^{20} C(20, k) (1 + x^5)^{20 -k} x^{7k}. Then the coefficient of x^17 would be sum_{k=0}^{floor(17/7)} C(20, k) * [coefficient of x^{17 -7k} in (1 +x^5)^{20 -k} ].Similarly for x^18.Let's try this for x^17:So we have to consider all k such that 7k ≤17, so k=0,1,2.For each k:1. k=0: coefficient of x^17 in (1 +x^5)^{20}. This would require solving 5a =17, which is impossible. So 0.2. k=1: coefficient is C(20,1) * coefficient of x^{17 -7}=x^{10} in (1 +x^5)^{19}.Coefficient of x^{10} in (1 +x^5)^{19} is C(19, 2) because 5*2=10. So C(19,2) = 171. Then times C(20,1)=20, gives 20*171=3420.3. k=2: coefficient is C(20,2) * coefficient of x^{17 -14}=x^3 in (1 +x^5)^{18}. But x^3 is not achievable with x^5 terms, so 0.Thus total coefficient is 3420 + 0 +0= 3420. Same as before. Good.For x^18:Similarly, sum over k=0 to floor(18/7)=2.1. k=0: coefficient of x^18 in (1 +x^5)^{20}. This is C(20,3) since 5*3=15, wait no, 5*3=15, 5*4=20. Wait, x^18. Let's see, 5a=18, no solution. So 0.2. k=1: coefficient of x^{11} in (1 +x^5)^{19}. 5a=11, no solution. 0.3. k=2: coefficient of x^{18 -14}=x^4 in (1 +x^5)^{18}. No solution. 0.Thus total coefficient is 0. So same result. Therefore, confirmed.Alternatively, perhaps using generating functions in another way, but I think this method confirms the answer. So I'm confident that the coefficient for x^17 is 3420 and for x^18 is 0.Final AnswerThe coefficient of (x^{17}) is (boxed{3420}) and the coefficient of (x^{18}) is (boxed{0}).</think>To determine the coefficients of (x^{17}) and (x^{18}) in the expansion of ((1 + x^5 + x^7)^{20}), we use the multinomial theorem. Each term in the expansion is of the form (frac{20!}{k_1!k_2!k_3!}x^{5k_2 + 7k_3}) where (k_1 + k_2 + k_3 = 20). Coefficient of (x^{17}):We need to solve (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 17) with non-negative integers (k_2) and (k_3) such that (k_1 = 20 - k_2 - k_3) is non-negative.- Checking possible values for (k_3): - (k_3 = 1): (5k_2 = 17 - 7 implies k_2 = 2) - Other values of (k_3) (0, 2) do not yield integer solutions for (k_2).The valid solution is (k_1 = 17), (k_2 = 2), (k_3 = 1). The coefficient is:[frac{20!}{17!2!1!} = frac{20 times 19 times 18}{2} = 3420] Coefficient of (x^{18}):We need to solve (5k_2 + 7k_3 = 18) with non-negative integers (k_2) and (k_3) such that (k_1 = 20 - k_2 - k_3) is non-negative.- Checking possible values for (k_3): - (k_3 = 0, 1, 2) do not yield integer solutions for (k_2).There are no valid solutions, so the coefficient is 0. Final AnswerThe coefficient of (x^{17}) is (boxed{3420}) and the coefficient of (x^{18}) is (boxed{0}).,<think>Okay, so I need to figure out the coefficients for (x^{17}) and (x^{18}) in the expansion of ((1 + x^5 + x^7)^{20}). Hmm, let's start by recalling how polynomial expansions work with multiple terms. Since it's raised to the 20th power, each term in the expansion will be a product of 20 factors, each of which is either 1, (x^5), or (x^7). To find the coefficients of specific exponents, like (x^{17}) and (x^{18}), I need to determine how many ways we can pick terms from each of the 20 factors such that the sum of their exponents equals 17 or 18. That makes sense. So, each factor contributes either 0, 5, or 7 to the exponent. So, the problem reduces to finding the number of solutions to the equation:For (x^{17}): (5a + 7b = 17) where (a + b leq 20) (since each term can also be 1, which contributes 0). Similarly, for (x^{18}): (5a + 7b = 18) with the same constraint. Then, the coefficients would be the number of such solutions multiplied by the multinomial coefficients. Wait, actually, since each term is selected 20 times, maybe we should think in terms of variables a, b, c where a is the number of times we pick 1, b the number of times we pick (x^5), and c the number of times we pick (x^7), such that (a + b + c = 20), and the exponent is (5b + 7c). So, for the exponent 17, we need (5b + 7c = 17) and (b + c leq 20). Similarly for 18. Then, the coefficient would be the number of non-negative integer solutions to these equations multiplied by the multinomial coefficients (frac{20!}{a!b!c!}), but since a = 20 - b - c, it's (frac{20!}{(20 - b - c)!b!c!}).So, first, let's tackle the coefficient for (x^{17}). We need to find all non-negative integers b and c such that (5b + 7c = 17). Then, for each such pair (b, c), a = 20 - b - c must be non-negative as well. So, we need to find all (b, c) where 5b +7c=17 and b +c ≤20. Then, compute the sum over all such (b,c) of 20! / ( (20 - b - c)! b! c! ). Similarly for x^18.Let's start with x^17. Let's solve 5b +7c =17.Looking for non-negative integers b,c.Let me try different values of c and see if (17 -7c) is divisible by 5.c=0: 17-0=17. 17/5 is not integer.c=1:17-7=10. 10/5=2. So, b=2. So, (b,c)=(2,1). Check if 5*2 +7*1=10+7=17. Correct.c=2:17-14=3. 3/5 not integer.c=3:17-21= -4. Negative. So, no solution. Hence, only possible solution is c=1, b=2. Then a=20 -2 -1=17.So, only one term here. Therefore, the coefficient is 20! / (17! 2! 1!) = (20*19*18)/(2*1) * (1/(1!)) = (20*19*9) = 3420. Wait, 20! / (17! 2! 1!) = (20×19×18×17!)/(17!×2×1×1) ) = (20×19×18)/2 = 20×19×9 = 3420. So, that's the coefficient for x^17.Now, moving on to x^18. Similarly, solve 5b +7c =18.Again, looking for non-negative integers b,c such that 5b +7c=18.Let me try c=0: 18-0=18. 18/5=3.6. Not integer.c=1:18-7=11. 11/5=2.2. Not integer.c=2:18-14=4. 4/5=0.8. Not integer.c=3:18-21= -3. Negative. So, no solutions? Wait, that can't be. Maybe I made a mistake.Wait, 5b +7c=18. Let's check for possible c:The equation can be rearranged as 5b = 18 -7c. So, 18 -7c must be divisible by 5 and non-negative.So, 18 -7c ≡ 0 mod 5. So, 18 ≡7c mod5. Since 18 mod5=3, and 7 mod5=2. So, 2c ≡3 mod5. Multiply both sides by inverse of 2 mod5, which is 3, since 2×3=6≡1 mod5. Therefore, c≡3×3=9≡4 mod5. So, c=4 +5k, where k is integer. Let's see possible c:c=4: 5b =18 -28= -10. Negative. Not possible.c= -1: Not allowed. So, no solutions. Therefore, there are no non-negative integers b,c such that 5b +7c=18. Therefore, the coefficient of x^18 is 0.Wait, but is that possible? Let me check again.Let me try substituting c=0: 5b=18→b=18/5=3.6. Not integer.c=1:5b=11→b=2.2. Not integer.c=2:5b=4→b=0.8. Not integer.c=3:5b=18-21= -3→Negative. So, no. So, indeed, no solutions. Therefore, the coefficient of x^18 is 0.Therefore, the answer is that the coefficient of x^17 is 3420 and the coefficient of x^18 is 0.But let me verify again for x^17. The term is 20 choose 17,2,1 which is 20!/(17!2!1!)= (20×19×18)/2= 3420. Correct.And for x^18, since there's no way to make 18 with 5 and 7, the coefficient is 0. So, that's the conclusion.Final AnswerThe coefficient of (x^{17}) is boxed{3420} and the coefficient of (x^{18}) is boxed{0}.</think>To determine the coefficients of (x^{17}) and (x^{18}) in the expansion of ((1 + x^5 + x^7)^{20}), we need to find the number of ways to form these exponents by combining the terms (1), (x^5), and (x^7) raised to various powers. For (x^{17}), we solve the equation (5b + 7c = 17) where (b) and (c) are non-negative integers, and (a = 20 - b - c) is also non-negative. The solutions are:- (b = 2) and (c = 1), leading to (a = 17).The multinomial coefficient for this solution is:[frac{20!}{17! cdot 2! cdot 1!} = frac{20 times 19 times 18}{2 times 1} = 3420]For (x^{18}), we solve the equation (5b + 7c = 18). Checking all possible non-negative integer solutions, we find that there are no valid pairs ((b, c)) that satisfy the equation. Therefore, the coefficient is 0. Final AnswerThe coefficient of (x^{17}) is boxed{3420} and the coefficient of (x^{18}) is boxed{0}.]

🔑:10.7. The number 18 cannot be represented as the sum of several numbers 5 and 7, so the coefficient of x^{18} will be zero.The number 17 can be represented as the sum of several numbers 5 and 7 as follows: 17=7+5+5; this representation is unique up to the permutation of the addends. In one of the 20 expressions 1+x^{5}+x^{7}, we must choose x^{7}, and in two of the 19 remaining such expressions, we must choose x^{5}. Therefore, the coefficient of x^{17} is 20 cdot frac{19 cdot 18}{2}=3420.

🧠:[<think>Okay, let me try to solve this logarithmic equation. The problem is: log base 4 of (x + 3) minus log base 4 of (x - 1) equals 2 minus 3 times log base 4 of 2. Hmm, logarithms can sometimes be tricky, but maybe I can simplify both sides first using logarithm properties.Starting with the left side: log₄(x + 3) - log₄(x - 1). I remember that the subtraction of two logs with the same base can be rewritten as the log of a quotient. So, that would be log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)]. Okay, that simplifies the left side nicely.Now the right side: 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Let me see. I know that 2 is just a constant, and the term 3 log₄ 2 can be converted using the power rule of logarithms, right? The power rule says that n log_b a = log_b (a^n). So, 3 log₄ 2 is the same as log₄(2³) which is log₄ 8. Therefore, the right side becomes 2 - log₄ 8.Wait, but 2 is a constant here, and log₄ 8 is a logarithmic term. Maybe I can express 2 as a logarithm with base 4 to make it easier to combine the terms? Let's recall that log₄(4^k) = k. So, if I want to write 2 as a log base 4, that would be log₄(4²) because 4 squared is 16. So, 2 is log₄ 16. Therefore, the right side is log₄ 16 - log₄ 8. Then, using the subtraction rule again, this becomes log₄(16/8) which simplifies to log₄ 2. Wait, 16 divided by 8 is 2. So, the right side simplifies to log₄ 2. Hmm, okay, that seems manageable.So now the equation is simplified to:log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)] = log₄ 2Since both sides are logarithms with the same base, I can set their arguments equal to each other. That means:(x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2Now, solving for x. Let's multiply both sides by (x - 1) to eliminate the denominator:x + 3 = 2(x - 1)Expanding the right side:x + 3 = 2x - 2Now, subtract x from both sides:3 = x - 2Then, add 2 to both sides:x = 5But wait, before I conclude, I need to check if this solution is valid in the original equation. Because logarithms have domain restrictions: the arguments must be positive. 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Wait, but in case A=1, the product P can be in the range of 0-729. However, for the equation P=44x -86868, we can solve for x. For example, if P=44x -86868, then x=(P +86868)/44. So if P=44x -86868, then x=(P +86868)/44.So, if we have A=2, then x ranges from 2000 to 2123.But let's proceed with possible values. For case A=1, we saw that the product P can be up to 729. But 44x -86868 for x=1975 is 32, which is not in the range. Wait, no, x is from 1975 to1999.But we need to find x where P=44x -86868.Wait, but in this case, when A=1, the x is 1975-1999.But in reality, for x from 1975-1999, when A=1, B=9, then the hundreds digit is 9.But maybe this approach is too time-consuming.Alternatively, given the equation P=44x -86868. So x= (P +86868)/44.So, if we can solve for x in this case, as x is 1975-1999, but x is 1975-1999, so x is 1975-1999.Wait, but given x is 1975-1999, then x is in the 1970s.But this seems complicated.Alternatively, let's consider the equation: 1×9×C×D=44x -86868. But maybe this is not helpful.Wait, given that in case A=1, the product is 1×9×C×D, so P=9×C×D.Similarly, in case A=2, the product is 2×B×C×D.But perhaps better to write the equation for each case.Case 1: A=1, then x=1,9, C, D.Then equation:1×9×C×D=44x -86868.But x=1,9, C, D. So x=1000 +9×100 +C×10 + D.So x=1900 +C*10 +D.Thus, x=1900 +90 +C*10 +D.So, x=1900 + 90 +C*10 +D.Thus, equation: 9×C×D=44x -86868.But 44x -86868=9×C×D.So 9×C×D=44x -86868.But x=1000 +900 +C*10 +D=1900 +C*10 +D.But 44x=44*(1900 +10C +D)=44*1900 +440C +44D.Thus, 44x -86868=44*1900 +440C +44D -86868.Calculate 44*1900=83,600.83,600 +440C +44D -86868.Thus, 83,600 -86,868= -3,268.Thus, equation:9*C*D= -3,268 +440C +44D.But this seems complicated.Alternatively, maybe there's another way.Alternatively, note that in case A=1, the product is 1×9 ×C ×D. So, unless D=0, the product is 9 ×C ×D. So P=9×C ×D.Wait, but in case A=1, B=9, so x=1,9, C, D. So x=1,9, C, D. So x=1,9, C, D. So x=1000 +9*100 +C*10 +D=1000 +900 +10C +D=1900 +10C +D. So x=1900 +10C +D.Then equation: 9 × C × D=44x -86868. Wait, 44x -86868=44*(1900 +10C +D) -86868.So equation:9*C*D=44*(1900 +10C +D) -86868=?Wait, 44x -86868=44*(1900 +10C +D) -86868. For example, x=1980, then 44x=87,120. 87,120 -86,868=252. 252. So 0≠252.x=1981: 44*1981=44*(2000 -19)=44*2000 -44*19=88,000 -836=87,164. 87,164 -86868=87,164 -86,868=296. 296. 9*C*D. Hmm, perhaps there's a solution. Let's check.Suppose x=1999: product=1×9×9×9=729. 44×1999=44×(2000 -1)=44×2000 -44=88,000 -44=87,956. 87,956 -86,868=1,088. So 729 vs1,088. Not equal.But perhaps, when A=1, B=9, C and D such that 9*C*D=44x -86868. So for x in this range, 5 to1999.But how can 9*C*D=44x -86868.But the actual product is 9*C*D=44x -86868.But this seems difficult.Alternatively, note that x must satisfy P=44x -86868. So x=(P +86868)/44.But P is 1*9*C*D=9*C*D.So x=(9*C*D +86868)/44.But this requires x= (9*C*D +86868)/44.But x must be integer. So (9*C*D +86868) must be divisible by44.But 86868 is 86868. 86868 divided by 44 is 86868/44=1974. So 86868=44×1974. So x=(9*C*D +1974). So x=1974 + (9*C*D)/44.But 9*C*D must be divisible by44. So (9*C*D)/44 must be integer.But 9*C*D must be divisible by44.Let’s check if 9*C*D is divisible by44. 9*C*D must be divisible by4.But 9*C*D must be divisible by4. 9*C*D.But 9*C*D=9*8*D. 9*8*D. So 9*8*D must=4k. 9*8*D=72*D. So 72*D=4*18*D. 72*D.Wait, for C=8, so 9,8,C,D. Wait, x=1,9,8,D. Wait, no, x=1,9,8, D.Wait, perhaps this is too vague.Alternatively, for x in A=1 case, x=1900 +10C +D. So P=9*C*D. So P=9*C*D=44x -86868.So 9*C*D=44x -86868. So 9*C*D=44x -86868. So 44x=9*C*D +86868.So x=(9*C*D +86868)/44.So x=(9*C*D +86868)/44.So x=(9*C*D +86868))/44.But 86868 divided by44 is 86868/44=1974. So 86868=44×1974.So x=(9*C*D +86868)/44=1974 + (9*C*D)/44.So x=1974 + (9*C*D)/44.But since x must be an integer, (9*C*D) must be divisible by44.Thus, 9*C*D must be divisible by44.Since 9 and44 are coprime (9 and44 share no common factors except1), then C*D must be divisible by44.But C and D are digits (0-9). So C and D are digits, so C*D must be divisible by44.But 44=4×11. So C*D must be divisible by4 and11. But since C and D are digits, the product C*D can only be divisible by11 if one of the digits is0 and the other is11, but digits are 0-9, so only possible if one digit is0. But 0 is allowed. So:If C*D divisible by44, then possible only if either C or D is0, and the other is divisible by44. But since the other digit is 0-9, only 0 is possible. So C*D=0. Then 9*C*D=0. Then x=1974 +0=1974. But x=1974. But x must be in A=1 case, which is x=1975-1999. 1974 is less than1975. So no solution.Therefore, in case A=1, there is no solution. Since when A=1, the product is 9*C*D, and 9*C*D must be divisible by44, which is only possible if C*D=0, leading to x=1974, which is not in the required range.Case 2: A=2. Then x is between 2000 and2123. Let's analyze this case.When A=2, the thousands digit is2. So x=2, B, C, D. B is0 or1 (since upper bound is2123). So B can be0 or1.So x=20BC to21BD. Let's divide this into two subcases: B=0 and B=1.Subcase2a: B=0. So x=20C0 to20C9. For example, 2000 to2009, 2010 to2019, etc., up to2099. But our upper bound is2123, so B=0, C ranges from0 to9, and D from0 to9. But x must be between2000 and2123. So C ranges from0 to9, but when B=0, x ranges from2000 to2099.Subcase2b: B=1. So x=21C0 to21C9. For example, 2100 to2109, 2110 to2119, etc. Since the upper bound is2123, C ranges from0 to2 (2100-2123). So when B=1, C ranges0 to2, and D ranges0 to9 (for C=0,1) or0 to3 (for C=2).Let's analyze each subcase.Subcase2a: B=0. So x=20C0 to20C9. Then the product P=2×0×C×D=0. But equation P=44x -86868. So 0=44x -86868. So 44x=86868. So x=86868 /44=1974. But x=1974, which is not in the range of2000-2099. So no solution here.Subcase2b: B=1. So x=21C0 to21C9. Then the product P=2×1×C×D=2×C×D. So P=2CD. Then equation P=44x -86868.So 2CD=44x -86868.But x=21C0 +D. So x=2100 +10C +D. So:Equation:2CD=44*(2100 +10C +D) -86868.Compute the right-hand side:44*(2100 +10C +D) -86868.=44*2100 +44*10C +44D -86868.=92,400 +440C +44D -86,868.=92,400 -86,868 +440C +44D.=5,532 +440C +44D.So equation:2CD=5,532 +440C +44D.Let's rearrange:2CD -440C -44D=5,532.Factor out C and D:C(2D -440) +D(2C -44)=5,532.But this is complex. Alternatively, let's write:2CD -440C -44D=5,532.Divide both sides by2:CD -220C -22D=2,766.But this is still complex. Alternatively, bring all terms to one side:2CD -440C -44D -5,532=0.But this is a quadratic equation in variables C and D. Since C and D are digits (C=0,1,2; D=0-9), we can enumerate possible values.Given that x is between2100 and2123, when B=1, C ranges from0 to2 (for x=2100-2123). Let's consider C=0,1,2.For each C, D ranges:C=0: x=2100-2109. D=0-9.C=1: x=2110-2119. D=0-9.C=2: x=2120-2123. D=0-3.Let's analyze each C.C=0:x=2100 +D. D=0-9.Product P=2×1×0×D=0.Equation:0=44*(2100 +D) -86868.Compute RHS:44*2100=92,400. 44*D=44D.So RHS=92,400 +44D -86868=5,532 +44D.Equation:0=5,532 +44D. Which implies 44D= -5,532. Which is impossible. So no solution.C=1:x=2110 +D. D=0-9.Product P=2×1×1×D=2D.Equation:2D=44*(2110 +D) -86868.Compute RHS:44*2110=92,840. 44*D=44D.RHS=92,840 +44D -86868=5,972 +44D.Equation:2D=5,972 +44D.=> -42D=5,972.=> D=5,972 / (-42)≈-142.19. Not possible. So no solution.C=2:x=2120 +D. D=0-3.Product P=2×1×2×D=4D.Equation:4D=44*(2120 +D) -86868.Compute RHS:44*2120=93,280. 44*D=44D.RHS=93,280 +44D -86868=6,412 +44D.Equation:4D=6,412 +44D.=> -40D=6,412.=> D=6,412 / (-40)= -160.3. Not possible. So no solution.Therefore, in case A=2, B=1, there are no solutions.Wait, but this seems like there are no solutions in case A=2 either. However, this contradicts the problem statement, as there must be a solution. Perhaps I made a mistake in the analysis.Let's check the entire range again.When A=2, x ranges from2000 to2123. The product P=2×B×C×D. Let's consider all possibilities.If any digit is0, the product is0. But equation P=44x -86868. For x=2000, P=0, 44x=88,000, 88,000-86,868=1,132. 0≠1,132. Not equal.For x=2001, P=2×0×0×1=0. 44×2001=88,044. 88,044 -86868=1,176. 0≠1,176. Not equal.For x=2111, P=2×1×1×1=2. 44×2111=92,884. 92,884 -86868=6,016. 2≠6,016. Not equal.For x=2123, P=2×1×2×3=12. 44×2123=93,412. 93,412 -86868=6,544. 12≠6,544. Not equal.Wait, but maybe there's a number where the product is non-zero and matches the equation.Let's take x=2048. P=2×0×4×8=0. 0≠44×2048 -86868.Wait, but x=2048. 44×2048=89, 000 +44×48=89,000 +2, 112=91, 112. 91,112 -86868=4,244. 0≠4,244.Hmm. Not equal.Wait, let's take x=2112. P=2×1×1×2=4. 44×2112=92, 928. 92,928 -86868=6, 060. 4≠6,060.Not equal.Wait, perhaps there's a number where P equals44x -86868. But according to our analysis, there is no solution. However, the problem states that there is a solution, so I must have made a mistake.Wait, maybe I missed a case where the product is non-zero. Let's check x=2096. P=2×0×9×6=0. Not equal.Wait, perhaps there is a number with digits>0. For example, x=2124. But x=2124 is beyond our upper bound of2123. So not allowed.Alternatively, perhaps the solution is in case A=1. But our analysis didn't find it. Alternatively, maybe the solution is in case A=2, B=1, but with different digits.Wait, let's try x= 2025. P=2×0×2×5=0. No.x= 2046. P=2×0×4×6=0. No.x= 2064. P=2×0×6×4=0. No.x= 2088. P=2×0×8×8=0. No.x= 2106. P=2×1×0×6=0. No.x= 2108. P=2×1×0×8=0. No.x= 2112. P=2×1×1×2=4. As before.x= 2118. P=2×1×1×8=16. 44×2118=93, 192. 93,192 -86868=6,324. 16≠6,324.Wait, but according to the problem statement, there is a solution. So where is it?Maybe I made a mistake in the case analysis. Let's consider all possible x in the given range (1975-2123) and check if P=44x -86868.But this would take a long time. Alternatively, let's set up the equation.We have P=44x -86868. Also, P= product of digits of x.If x is a four-digit number with digits A, B, C, D, then P= A*B*C*D.So, the equation is A*B*C*D=44x -86868.But x is a four-digit number, so x=1000A +100B +10C +D.So, substituting, the equation is A*B*C*D=44*(1000A +100B +10C +D) -86868.Let's rearrange:A*B*C*D=44,000A +4,400B +440C +44D -86868.Let's bring all terms to one side:A*B*C*D -44,000A -4,400B -440C -44D +86868=0.This is a complex equation, but perhaps we can factor some parts.But it's challenging to factor. Alternatively, note that the right-hand side must be a product of four digits, which is small (0-6561). So 44x -86868 must be between0-6561.So:44x -86868 ≥0 →44x ≥86868 →x ≥86868 /44=1974. So x ≥1974.44x -86868 ≤6561 →44x ≤86868 +6561=93,429 →x ≤93,429 /44≈2,123.39. So x ≤2123.39. Which fits our range.So x is between1974 and2123. But x must be a four-digit number between1975 and2123.So x ranges from1975 to2123, inclusive.Now, let's compute 44x -86868 for x in this range and check if it equals the product of digits.But doing this manually is time-consuming. Let's find x such that 44x -86868 equals the product of digits of x.Let's denote P= product of digits of x.So, P=44x -86868.Let's compute P for some x:For x=1984:P=1×9×8×4=28844×1984=44×2000 -44×16=88,000 -704=87,29687,296 -86868=428288≠428. Not equal.For x=1992:P=1×9×9×2=16244×1992=44×2000 -44×8=88,000 -352=87,64887,648 -86868=780162≠780. Not equal.For x= 2016:P=2×0×1×6=044×2016=44×2000 +44×16=88,000 +704=88,70488,704 -86868=1,8360≠1,836. Not equal.For x= 2112:P=2×1×1×2=444×2112=44×2000 +44×112=88,000 +4,928=92,92892,928 -86868=6,0604≠6,060. Not equal.For x= 2128:But x=2128 is beyond2123. Not allowed.For x= 2142:Beyond range. Not allowed.Wait, maybe the solution is x=1984. But as checked, no.Wait, let's try x= 2016:No.Wait, let's try x= 2048:No.Wait, perhaps the solution is x= 2112, but no.Wait, let's think differently. Let's compute 44x -86868 and check if it equals the product of digits.For example, take x= 2196. But x=2196 is beyond2123. Not allowed.Wait, let's try x= 1980:P=1×9×8×0=044x=44×1980=87, 12087, 120 -86868=2520≠252.x= 1984: as above.x= 1986:P=1×9×8×6=43244×1986=44×2000 -44×14=88,000 -616=87,38487,384 -86868=516432≠516.x= 1989:P=1×9×8×9=64844×1989=44×2000 -44×11=88,000 -484=87,51687,516 -86868=648648=648. Bingo!So, x=1989, product of digits=1×9×8×9=648.44x -86868=44×1989 -86868=87,516 -86868=648.Hence, x=1989 satisfies P=44x -86868.Also, check the sum of digits:1+9+8+9=27, which is not relevant here. But the problem didn't ask for the sum.Therefore, the solution is x=1989.But wait, in our earlier analysis, when A=1, B=9, C=8, D=9, x=1989. However, when we considered the case A=1, B=9, C=8, D=9, we saw that the product is 1×9×8×9=648. 44×1989=44×2000 -44×11=88,000 -484=87,516. 87,516 -86868=648. Therefore, this is a solution.But in our previous case analysis, we missed this solution because we thought x=1989 is in case A=1, B=9, C=8, D=9, but x=1989 is not in the range of2000-2123. Wait, x=1989 is in the range of1975-1999 when A=1.But in our earlier case analysis for A=1, we considered x from1975 to1999. But x=1989 is indeed in this range. So, how come in our earlier analysis we didn't find this?Because when we considered numbers from1980-1989, we checked x=1989, where the product is1×9×8×9=648. 44×1989=44×2000 -44×11=88,000 -484=87,516. 87,516 -86868=648. Thus, 648=648. So, yes, this is a solution.Therefore, x=1989 is the solution. Hence, the answer is1989.But wait, the problem asks for the answer in the boxed format. So, according to the problem, the answer is1989. So, the final answer is boxed{1989}.Final Answerboxed{1989}</think>To solve the problem, we need to find a number ( x ) such that the product of its digits equals ( 44x - 86868 ).1. Analyzing the equation: - The equation to satisfy is ( text{product of digits of } x = 44x - 86868 ). - We need to check numbers within the range 1975 to 2123.2. Checking numbers in the range: - For ( x = 1989 ): - The product of its digits (1, 9, 8, 9) is ( 1 times 9 times 8 times 9 = 648 ). - Calculating ( 44 times 1989 - 86868 ): - ( 44 times 1989 = 87516 ) - ( 87516 - 86868 = 648 )3. Verification: - The product of the digits of 1989 (648) equals ( 44 times 1989 - 86868 ).Thus, the number ( x ) that satisfies the given condition is (boxed{1989}).,<think>Okay, so I need to solve this logarithmic equation: log base 4 of (x + 3) minus log base 4 of (x - 1) equals 2 minus 3 times log base 4 of 2. Hmm, let me try to remember how to handle logarithmic equations. First, I recall that subtraction of logs can be rewritten as the log of a quotient. So maybe I can combine the left side into a single logarithm. Let me check: log_b(A) - log_b(B) = log_b(A/B), right? So that should work here. So the left side becomes log base 4 of [(x + 3)/(x - 1)]. Now the right side is 2 minus 3 log base 4 of 2. I need to simplify that. I know that 2 can be expressed as log base 4 of something, or maybe I can convert the entire right side into a single logarithm. Let me think. Remember that 3 log base 4 of 2 is log base 4 of 2^3, which is log base 4 of 8. So the right side becomes 2 minus log base 4 of 8. But wait, how do I handle the 2? Since it's not a logarithm, maybe I can express 2 as a logarithm with base 4. Let's recall that log base 4 of 16 is 2 because 4 squared is 16. So 2 is log base 4 of 16. Therefore, the right side is log base 4 of 16 minus log base 4 of 8. Then, similar to the left side, that would be log base 4 of (16/8) which is log base 4 of 2. So putting that all together, the equation simplifies to log base 4 of [(x + 3)/(x - 1)] equals log base 4 of 2. Since the logs are equal and they have the same base, their arguments must be equal. So (x + 3)/(x - 1) must equal 2. Now I can solve for x. Let's set up the equation: (x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2. Multiply both sides by (x - 1) to get rid of the denominator: x + 3 = 2(x - 1). Distribute the 2 on the right side: x + 3 = 2x - 2. Subtract x from both sides: 3 = x - 2. Then add 2 to both sides: x = 5. Wait, but I need to check if this solution is valid in the original equation. Because the original equation has logarithms of (x + 3) and (x - 1), the arguments must be positive. Let's plug x = 5 into (x + 3): 5 + 3 = 8, which is positive. And (x - 1): 5 - 1 = 4, which is also positive. So both arguments are positive, so x = 5 is a valid solution. But let me double-check my steps to make sure I didn't make a mistake. Starting from the original equation:log₄(x + 3) - log₄(x - 1) = 2 - 3 log₄ 2Combined left side: log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)]Right side: 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Let me verify that step again. 3 log₄ 2 is log₄(2³) = log₄ 8. Then 2 can be written as log₄ 16, since 4² = 16. So 2 - log₄ 8 is log₄ 16 - log₄ 8 = log₄(16/8) = log₄ 2. So that's correct.So then equate the arguments: (x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2. Solving that gives x = 5. Check the validity: x = 5 gives both arguments as positive. So that seems okay.Alternatively, maybe I can approach the right side differently. Let's see. The original right side is 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Alternatively, maybe express 2 as 2 log₄ 4, since log₄ 4 is 1. So 2 log₄ 4 is 2*1 = 2. But that might not help. Wait, no. Alternatively, convert the entire right side into a single expression. Let me think. The original equation:Right side: 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Let me express 2 as log₄ 16 as before. Then it's log₄ 16 - 3 log₄ 2. Then factor out the 3: log₄ 16 - log₄ 2³ = log₄ 16 - log₄ 8 = log₄(16/8) = log₄ 2. So same result. So that's correct.Alternatively, maybe I can compute 2 - 3 log₄ 2 numerically. Let's see. Since log base 4 of 2 is 0.5 because 4^(0.5) = 2. So 3*0.5 is 1.5. Then 2 - 1.5 is 0.5. So 0.5 is log base 4 of 2, since 4^(0.5) = 2. So that checks out. So right side is log₄ 2. Then equate to left side log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)] = log₄ 2. Therefore, arguments equal: (x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2. Solve: x + 3 = 2x - 2, so x = 5. Checks out.Another way: instead of manipulating the logs, maybe convert the entire equation to exponential form step by step. Let me try that approach. Starting with the original equation:log₄(x + 3) - log₄(x - 1) = 2 - 3 log₄ 2First, combine the left side as log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)].Then, the right side: 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Let's compute 3 log₄ 2 first. As log₄ 8. So 2 - log₄ 8. Let me convert 2 to log₄ 16, so it's log₄ 16 - log₄ 8 = log₄(16/8) = log₄ 2. So same as before.Therefore, the equation is log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)] = log₄ 2, leading to (x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2. Solving gives x = 5. Check validity: positive arguments, yes. So seems correct.Alternatively, maybe I can solve it without combining the logs. Let's see. Let me isolate one of the logs. Wait, but the equation is log₄(x + 3) - log₄(x - 1) = 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Maybe I can rearrange terms? Not sure. Maybe express both sides as single logarithms. Since left side is already combined, and right side as well. So as we did before.Alternatively, maybe rewrite the entire equation in terms of exponents. Let me consider:Let’s let’s denote the left side as L and the right side as R.So L = log₄(x + 3) - log₄(x - 1) = log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)].R = 2 - 3 log₄ 2. As before, this is log₄ 16 - log₄ 8 = log₄(2). Therefore, L = R implies log₄[(x + 3)/(x - 1)] = log₄(2). Therefore, (x + 3)/(x - 1) = 2. Solving this equation: multiply both sides by (x - 1): x + 3 = 2x - 2. Subtract x: 3 = x - 2. Add 2: x = 5. Check as before.Alternatively, if I didn't combine the logs on the right side initially, could I have done something else? For instance, 2 - 3 log₄ 2. Maybe express 2 as 2 log₄ 4, since log₄ 4 is 1. Then 2 log₄ 4 - 3 log₄ 2. Hmm, but that might not help. Alternatively, factor out log₄ from the right side? Let me see.But perhaps that complicates things. The method we used before seems straightforward. Alternatively, use the property that a log_b c = log_b c^a. So 3 log₄ 2 = log₄ 2^3 = log₄ 8. Then 2 is log₄ 16, so 2 - log₄ 8 = log₄ 16 - log₄ 8 = log₄(16/8) = log₄ 2. So same as before. Therefore, the key steps are:1. Combine the logs on the left using quotient rule.2. Simplify the right side by expressing constants as logs.3. Set the arguments equal to each other.4. Solve the resulting equation.5. Check validity of the solution.So, all steps seem to check out. Therefore, x = 5 is the solution.Final AnswerThe solution is boxed{5}.</think>Given the equation:[log _{4}(x+3)-log _{4}(x-1)=2-3 log _{4} 2]First, we use the logarithm quotient rule on the left side:[log _{4}left(frac{x+3}{x-1}right)]Next, we simplify the right side. We know that (3 log _{4} 2) can be written as (log _{4} 2^3 = log _{4} 8). Also, (2) can be written as (log _{4} 16) because (4^2 = 16). Therefore, the right side becomes:[log _{4} 16 - log _{4} 8 = log _{4}left(frac{16}{8}right) = log _{4} 2]Equating the arguments of the logarithms on both sides, we get:[frac{x+3}{x-1} = 2]Solving for (x):[x + 3 = 2(x - 1)][x + 3 = 2x - 2][3 + 2 = 2x - x][x = 5]We check the validity of (x = 5) by substituting back into the original arguments (x + 3) and (x - 1):- (x + 3 = 5 + 3 = 8) (positive)- (x - 1 = 5 - 1 = 4) (positive)Both arguments are positive, so (x = 5) is valid.The solution is (boxed{5}).]

🔑:solution. Representing the number 2 as the logarithm of 16 to the base 4, we rewrite the given equation aslog _{4}(x+3)-log _{4}(x-1)=log _{4} 16-3 log _{4} 2From this, we obtainlog _{4} frac{x+3}{x-1}=log _{4} frac{16}{8}, text { or } frac{x+3}{x-1}=2We solve this equation:x+3=2(x-1) ; quad x+3=2 x-2 ; quad x=5To verify, substitute the value x=5 into the given equation:log _{4}(5+3)-log _{4}(5-1)=2-3 log _{4} 2log _{4} 8-log _{4} 4=log _{4} 16-log _{4} 8 ; log _{4} frac{8}{4}=log frac{16}{8} ; log _{4} 2=log _{4} 2.Thus, x=5.Let's consider another type of logarithmic equations.

🧠:[<think>Alright, let's tackle this problem step by step. So, the question is about real numbers a, b, c satisfying log base a of 2 is less than log base b of 2, which is less than log base c of 2. We need to figure out which of the given relations between a, b, and c cannot be true. The options are A: a < b < c, B: b < a < c, C: c < b < a, D: a < c < b.First, I need to recall the properties of logarithms, especially when the base is a real number. Remember that the logarithm log_x 2 is defined only when x > 0 and x ≠ 1. Also, the behavior of the logarithm function changes depending on whether the base is greater than 1 or between 0 and 1.So, let's denote the three logarithms: log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Let me think about how the value of log_x 2 relates to the base x. If the base x is greater than 1, then log_x 2 is positive if 2 > 1 (which it always is), but the value of log_x 2 decreases as x increases. For example, log_2 2 = 1, log_3 2 ≈ 0.6309, log_4 2 = 0.5, etc. So, as the base increases beyond 1, the value of log_x 2 decreases.On the other hand, if the base x is between 0 and 1, then log_x 2 is a negative number because the logarithm of a number greater than 1 (which 2 is) with a base between 0 and 1 is negative. For example, log_{1/2} 2 = -1, because (1/2)^(-1) = 2. If we take another base between 0 and 1, say 1/3, then log_{1/3} 2 = -ln2 / ln3 ≈ -0.6309. Wait, actually, log_{1/3} 2 is equal to -log_3 2, which is approximately -0.6309. So, as the base x approaches 1 from below (i.e., closer to 1 but still less than 1), the value of log_x 2 becomes more negative? Wait, let me verify.Suppose x is between 0 and 1. Then, log_x 2 = ln2 / lnx. Since lnx is negative (because x < 1), log_x 2 is negative. Now, if x increases towards 1, lnx approaches 0 from the negative side, so ln2 / lnx approaches negative infinity? Wait, that doesn't seem right. Wait, no. Let's take x approaching 1 from below. Let x = 1 - ε, where ε is a small positive number approaching 0. Then lnx ≈ -ε - (ε^2)/2 - ... So, lnx is approaching 0 from the negative side. Therefore, ln2 / lnx approaches ln2 / 0⁻, which is negative infinity. Hmm, so as x approaches 1 from below, log_x 2 approaches negative infinity. Wait, but when x is 1/2, log_{1/2} 2 = -1, and when x is, say, 0.1, log_{0.1} 2 = ln2 / ln0.1 ≈ 0.6931 / (-2.3026) ≈ -0.3010. Wait, that's -0.3010. Wait, that's actually closer to zero than -1. Wait, so if x decreases towards 0, log_x 2 approaches zero from the negative side? Let me check.Wait, log_x 2 = ln2 / lnx. If x approaches 0 from the right, lnx approaches negative infinity, so ln2 / lnx approaches 0 from the negative side. So, as x approaches 0⁺, log_x 2 approaches 0⁻. Therefore, when x is between 0 and 1, log_x 2 is negative, and as x increases towards 1, log_x 2 becomes more negative (approaching negative infinity), and as x decreases towards 0, log_x 2 approaches 0 from below. Wait, this is counterintuitive. Let me take some examples.If x = 1/2, log_{1/2}2 = -1.If x = 1/4, log_{1/4}2 = ln2 / ln(1/4) = ln2 / (-ln4) = ln2 / (-2ln2) = -1/2 ≈ -0.5. So, as x decreases from 1/2 to 1/4, the log_x 2 increases from -1 to -0.5. So actually, when the base x is between 0 and 1, as x decreases (moving away from 1 towards 0), log_x 2 increases towards 0. So, for bases between 0 and 1, the smaller the base, the larger (less negative) the logarithm. So, log_x 2 is an increasing function as x decreases in (0,1). Conversely, as x increases towards 1 from below, log_x 2 decreases (becomes more negative).On the other hand, for bases greater than 1, log_x 2 is positive and decreasing as x increases. So, log_2 2 = 1, log_3 2 ≈ 0.6309, log_4 2 = 0.5, etc.So, putting this all together, log_x 2 can be positive or negative depending on whether x is greater than 1 or between 0 and 1. For x > 1, log_x 2 is positive and decreases as x increases. For 0 < x < 1, log_x 2 is negative and increases (becomes less negative) as x decreases.Given that log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, we need to find the ordering of a, b, c that cannot hold.Let's analyze each possible case.First, let's consider the possibilities for the positions of a, b, c relative to 1.Case 1: All three bases (a, b, c) are greater than 1.In this case, log_a 2, log_b 2, log_c 2 are all positive. Since log_x 2 decreases as x increases, if all bases are greater than 1, then the order of the logarithms is inversely related to the order of the bases. So, if log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, then the bases must be ordered as a > b > c. So, in this case, the order of a, b, c would be c < b < a. So, that's option C. Therefore, if all bases are greater than 1, then C is possible.Case 2: All three bases are between 0 and 1.In this case, log_a 2, log_b 2, log_c 2 are all negative. Also, as the base x decreases (moves towards 0), log_x 2 increases (becomes less negative). So, if log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, then since they are negative, log_a 2 is the smallest (most negative), followed by log_b 2, then log_c 2 (closest to zero). Therefore, the bases would be ordered as a > b > c (since decreasing x increases log_x 2). But wait, if a > b > c in the interval (0,1), that means c is the smallest, then b, then a. So, for example, if a = 0.5, b = 0.4, c = 0.3. Then, log_{0.5}2 = -1, log_{0.4}2 = ln2 / ln0.4 ≈ 0.6931 / (-0.9163) ≈ -0.756, log_{0.3}2 ≈ 0.6931 / (-1.2039) ≈ -0.575. So, the logs are -1, -0.756, -0.575. Thus, log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (-0.756) < log_c 2 (-0.575). But the bases are a = 0.5, b = 0.4, c = 0.3, so a > b > c. Therefore, if all bases are between 0 and 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would correspond to a > b > c. Therefore, the order c < b < a (since 0.3 < 0.4 < 0.5 would correspond to c < b < a, but in reality, the bases are a=0.5, b=0.4, c=0.3, so a > b > c). Wait, hold on. If the actual values are a = 0.5, b = 0.4, c = 0.3, then in terms of their numerical order, it's c < b < a (0.3 < 0.4 < 0.5). But in terms of the bases' relation to the logarithms, since they are between 0 and 1, the larger the base (closer to 1), the smaller the logarithm (more negative). So, to get log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, where all are negative, we need a > b > c (since larger bases (closer to 1) give smaller logs). But in terms of numerical order, a, b, c are 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, which is a > b > c. But 0.5, 0.4, 0.3 in numerical order is c < b < a (0.3 < 0.4 < 0.5). Therefore, if all bases are between 0 and 1, then the ordering of a, b, c is c < b < a, which is option C. Therefore, similar to the case when all bases are greater than 1, the ordering is c < b < a. So, option C is possible in both cases when all bases are greater than 1 or all between 0 and 1.But now, what if the bases are a mix of greater than 1 and between 0 and 1?Case 3: Some bases greater than 1, others between 0 and 1.In this case, log_x 2 is positive if x > 1, negative if 0 < x < 1. Therefore, if some logs are positive and others are negative, their ordering can be different.Given that log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, let's see the possibilities.Suppose one of the logs is negative, and the others are positive. For example, if a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 is negative, and log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. So, in this case, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 is possible. Alternatively, if two logs are negative and one is positive. For example, a and b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. Therefore, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would mean that log_a 2 is the most negative, log_b 2 is less negative, and log_c 2 is positive. So, the bases a and b would need to satisfy a > b (since for 0 < x < 1, larger x gives smaller log_x 2), and c could be any number greater than 1. Then, the numerical order could be various things. For instance, if a = 0.5, b = 0.4, c = 2. Then, log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 ≈ -0.756, log_c 2 = 1. So, order is -1 < -0.756 < 1, which satisfies the inequality. Then, the numerical order of a, b, c is 0.5, 0.4, 2, which is b < a < c. That's option B. So, this is possible.Alternatively, if a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1. Suppose a = 0.5, b = 3, c = 2. Then, log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 ≈ 0.6309, log_c 2 = 1. So, -1 < 0.6309 < 1, which is true. The numerical order here is a = 0.5 < c = 2 < b = 3, which would be a < c < b, which is option D. But in this case, the actual order is 0.5 < 2 < 3, which is a < c < b, so option D is possible.Alternatively, suppose a and c are greater than 1, and b is between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_c 2 are positive, log_b 2 is negative. So, log_b 2 would be the smallest, so log_b 2 < log_a 2 < log_c 2. But the given condition is log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, if b is between 0 and 1, log_b 2 is negative, and log_a 2 and log_c 2 are positive, so log_b 2 would be less than both log_a 2 and log_c 2. Therefore, the given inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would not hold in this case. Similarly, if two of the logs are positive and one is negative, the negative one would be the smallest, so the inequality could not have the negative log in the middle.Wait, so in order to have log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, if one of them is negative, it must be the first one (log_a 2) or the first two? Let's see. For example, if a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1, then log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. Therefore, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 is possible. If a and b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1, then log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies that log_a 2 is more negative than log_b 2, which is still negative, and log_c 2 is positive. So, possible. Similarly, if all three are negative, as in all bases between 0 and 1. If two are negative and one is positive, the two negatives must be the first two in the inequality. If two are positive and one is negative, then the negative one would have to be the first, but the given inequality has log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, so if log_a 2 is negative and log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive, then that's okay. If log_b 2 is negative, then log_a 2 would have to be less than log_b 2, but log_b 2 is negative, so log_a 2 would have to be even more negative, implying a is between 0 and 1 but with a base closer to 1 than b. Wait, this is getting a bit complex.But let's get back to the original problem. We need to check which of the options A, B, C, D cannot be true. Let's go through each option.Option A: a < b < cIs it possible for a < b < c to hold while log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2?Let's consider different scenarios.Case 1: All bases are greater than 1. Then, as we saw, log_x 2 decreases as x increases. Therefore, if a < b < c, then log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2. But the given condition is log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, in this case, if all bases are greater than 1, a < b < c would contradict the given inequality. So, this scenario would not work. However, if the bases are a mix of greater than 1 and between 0 and 1, could a < b < c hold?For example, suppose a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would hold if log_b 2 < log_c 2, which would require b > c (since for x > 1, log_x 2 decreases as x increases). But if a < b < c, and b and c are greater than 1, then since a is between 0 and 1, a < 1 < b < c. But then, since b < c, log_b 2 > log_c 2, which would contradict log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, in this case, even if a is between 0 and 1, if b and c are greater than 1 and a < b < c, then log_b 2 > log_c 2, which would not satisfy the given inequality. So, that's a problem.Alternatively, suppose a and b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. To have log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, we need log_a 2 < log_b 2 (both negative), so since for 0 < x < 1, log_x 2 increases as x decreases. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies that a > b. However, if a and b are between 0 and 1 and a < b < c (with c > 1), then since a < b, but a > b is needed for log_a 2 < log_b 2, this is a contradiction. Therefore, in this case, a < b < c is impossible.Alternatively, if a is between 0 and 1, and b is between 0 and 1 as well, but c is greater than 1, and a < b < c. Then, since a and b are between 0 and 1, a < b implies that a is smaller (closer to 0) than b. Therefore, log_a 2 would be greater (less negative) than log_b 2. But we need log_a 2 < log_b 2, which would require a > b. Therefore, a < b would contradict log_a 2 < log_b 2. Therefore, even in this case, a < b < c is impossible.Alternatively, maybe all three bases are between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require a > b > c (since for bases between 0 and 1, increasing the base makes the log more negative). So, if a > b > c, which in numerical terms is c < b < a. Therefore, in this case, if all bases are between 0 and 1, then a > b > c, which would correspond to the numerical order c < b < a (option C). So, if we have a < b < c, but all are between 0 and 1, that would imply log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2, contradicting the given inequality. Therefore, in all cases where a < b < c, whether the bases are all greater than 1, all between 0 and 1, or a mix, the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 cannot hold. Therefore, option A: a < b < c cannot be true. Wait, but hold on, is there any possible way that a < b < c could hold?Wait, let's try to think of an example. Suppose a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would hold if log_b 2 < log_c 2. But log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies that b > c. So, if a < b < c, then b < c would imply log_b 2 > log_c 2, contradicting log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, even in this mixed case, a < b < c is impossible.Alternatively, suppose all three bases are between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires a > b > c, so the numerical order would be c < b < a (option C). Thus, a < b < c would be the opposite, which would result in log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2, which contradicts the given inequality.Therefore, in all possible scenarios, a < b < c (option A) would lead to log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2, which contradicts the given log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, option A cannot be true. Wait, but let's check other options to make sure.Option B: b < a < cIs this possible? Let's try to construct an example where b < a < c and log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2.Suppose a, b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. For log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, we need log_a 2 < log_b 2, which, for bases between 0 and 1, requires a > b. So, if a > b, but in the numerical order we have b < a < c. So, for example, let b = 0.3, a = 0.5, c = 2. Then, log_b 2 = log_{0.3}2 ≈ ln2 / ln0.3 ≈ 0.6931 / (-1.2039) ≈ -0.575, log_a 2 = log_{0.5}2 = -1, log_c 2 = log_2 2 = 1. So, log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (-0.575) < log_c 2 (1). Therefore, the inequality holds. The numerical order here is b = 0.3 < a = 0.5 < c = 2, which is option B. Therefore, option B is possible.Option C: c < b < aWe already saw that if all bases are greater than 1, then c < b < a would imply log_c 2 > log_b 2 > log_a 2, but given that log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, this is consistent if c < b < a when all bases are greater than 1. Wait, no. Wait, if all bases are greater than 1, then the logarithms decrease as the bases increase. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would correspond to a > b > c. So, in terms of numerical order, c < b < a, which is option C. Therefore, if all bases are greater than 1, option C is possible.Alternatively, if all bases are between 0 and 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies a > b > c, which in numerical order is c < b < a (option C). Therefore, option C is possible in both scenarios where all bases are greater than 1 or all between 0 and 1. Therefore, option C is possible.Option D: a < c < bIs this possible? Let's attempt to find an example. Suppose a is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1, and b is greater than 1. Wait, but then log_a 2 and log_c 2 are negative, log_b 2 is positive. Therefore, log_a 2 < log_c 2 < log_b 2. But the given inequality is log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. If log_b 2 is positive and log_c 2 is negative, then log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require a positive number to be less than a negative number, which is impossible. Therefore, that setup won't work.Alternatively, maybe a and c are greater than 1, and b is between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_c 2 are positive, log_b 2 is negative. So, log_b 2 is negative, so log_a 2 and log_c 2 are positive. Therefore, the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require a positive number (log_a 2) to be less than a negative number (log_b 2), which is impossible. Therefore, that setup also doesn't work.Alternatively, suppose a is between 0 and 1, c is greater than 1, and b is between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. For log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, we need log_a 2 < log_b 2 (both negative), so a > b. The numerical order is a < c < b. If a < c < b, and a and b are between 0 and 1, but c is greater than 1, then we have a < 1 < c < b, but b is between 0 and 1, which would mean c is between 1 and b, but b is less than 1. Contradiction. Therefore, this is not possible.Alternatively, maybe a is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1, and b is between 0 and 1. Then, all logs are negative. log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies a > b > c. The numerical order a < c < b would require a < c and c < b, but a > b > c, which would mean a > b > c, contradicting a < c < b. Therefore, impossible.Alternatively, suppose a is greater than 1, c is greater than 1, and b is greater than 1. Then, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies a > b > c. The numerical order a < c < b would require a < c and c < b, but a > b > c would imply a > b and b > c, so a > c, contradicting a < c. Therefore, impossible.Alternatively, maybe a and c are greater than 1, and b is between 0 and 1. Then, log_a 2 and log_c 2 are positive, log_b 2 is negative. Then, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require log_a 2 (positive) < log_b 2 (negative), which is impossible. Similarly, if a is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1, and b is greater than 1, then log_b 2 is positive, which would have to be greater than log_c 2 (negative), but the inequality is log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, which would require log_b 2 < log_c 2 (positive < negative), which is impossible. Therefore, in all cases, if option D: a < c < b is to hold, we cannot satisfy the given logarithmic inequality. Wait, but wait, perhaps there's a different configuration.Wait, let's try another example. Let’s say a is between 0 and 1, b is greater than 1, and c is greater than b. So, a < 1 < b < c. Then, log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. Since c > b > 1, log_c 2 < log_b 2. So, log_a 2 (negative) < log_c 2 (smaller positive) < log_b 2 (larger positive). But the given inequality is log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, this would require log_b 2 < log_c 2, but since c > b, log_c 2 < log_b 2. Therefore, this is a contradiction. Hence, even in this case, option D: a < c < b is impossible.Wait, but hold on. Let me try a specific example. Suppose a = 0.5 (between 0 and 1), c = 3, b = 2. So, a < c < b is 0.5 < 3 < 2? No, 3 is not less than 2. That doesn't make sense. Maybe a = 0.5, c = 1.5, b = 2. Then, a < c < b is 0.5 < 1.5 < 2. Then, log_a 2 = log_{0.5}2 = -1, log_b 2 = log_2 2 = 1, log_c 2 = log_{1.5}2 ≈ 1.7095. Wait, log_{1.5}2 is log(2)/log(1.5) ≈ 0.6931 / 0.4055 ≈ 1.7095. So, the logs would be -1 < 1 < 1.7095. Therefore, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. But in this case, the order of a, c, b is 0.5 < 1.5 < 2, which is a < c < b. So, here, option D is satisfied, and the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 also holds. Wait, this contradicts our earlier conclusion. What's going on here?Wait, in this example, a = 0.5 (between 0 and 1), c = 1.5 (greater than 1), and b = 2 (greater than 1). So, the numerical order is a = 0.5 < c = 1.5 < b = 2. Then, log_a 2 = -1 (negative), log_b 2 = 1 (positive), log_c 2 ≈ 1.7095 (positive). Therefore, log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (1) < log_c 2 (1.7095). Wait, but log_b 2 (1) is less than log_c 2 (1.7095). But since c = 1.5 is less than b = 2, and since for bases greater than 1, log_x 2 decreases as x increases, log_c 2 (1.5) is greater than log_b 2 (2). Therefore, the order log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 is correct here. But in this case, the numerical order is a < c < b, which is option D. Therefore, option D is possible. Therefore, our earlier conclusion that option D cannot be true is incorrect.Wait, so in this example, a < c < b (0.5 < 1.5 < 2) and log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, option D is possible. Hence, our previous reasoning was flawed. Therefore, we need to reassess.This means that option D can be true. Therefore, the answer must be option A.Wait, but in the previous example, we had log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 with a < c < b, so D is possible. Then, perhaps the answer is A: a < b < c, which we saw cannot hold in any scenario.But let's verify another example for option D. Suppose a = 0.3, c = 0.5, b = 0.4. Wait, but then a < c < b would be 0.3 < 0.5 < 0.4, which is not possible. Wait, no, that's not. To have a < c < b with all between 0 and 1, let's say a = 0.2, c = 0.3, b = 0.4. Then, log_a 2 = log_{0.2}2 ≈ ln2 / ln0.2 ≈ 0.6931 / (-1.6094) ≈ -0.4308, log_c 2 = log_{0.3}2 ≈ -0.575, log_b 2 = log_{0.4}2 ≈ -0.756. Then, the logs are -0.4308 (a), -0.756 (b), -0.575 (c). So, log_b 2 (-0.756) < log_c 2 (-0.575) < log_a 2 (-0.4308). Therefore, the order of logs is log_b 2 < log_c 2 < log_a 2, which does not satisfy log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Therefore, in this case, if a < c < b with all bases between 0 and 1, the logs would have the reverse order. But if a is between 0 and 1 and c and b are greater than 1, as in the previous example, then it works. Therefore, option D can be possible if a is between 0 and 1, and c and b are greater than 1 with a < c < b. Thus, option D is possible.Similarly, another example for option D: a = 0.5, c = 3, b = 4. Then, a < c < b: 0.5 < 3 < 4. Log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 = log_4 2 = 0.5, log_c 2 = log_3 2 ≈ 0.6309. Then, log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (0.5) < log_c 2 (0.6309). Wait, but 0.5 < 0.6309 is true, so log_b 2 < log_c 2. But since c = 3 < b = 4, log_c 2 > log_b 2. Hence, the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 holds, and the numerical order is a < c < b. Therefore, option D is possible.Therefore, going back to the original question, the one that cannot be true is option A: a < b < c.But let's confirm once more with another example. Suppose someone claims that a < b < c is possible. Let's try a = 2, b = 3, c = 4. Then, log_a 2 = 1, log_b 2 ≈ 0.6309, log_c 2 = 0.5. So, log_c 2 < log_b 2 < log_a 2, which is the reverse of the given inequality. Therefore, if a < b < c with all bases greater than 1, the logs are in decreasing order. If a, b, c are between 0 and 1, say a = 0.5, b = 0.4, c = 0.3. Then, log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 ≈ -0.756, log_c 2 ≈ -0.575. So, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would be -1 < -0.756 < -0.575, which is true. But in this case, the numerical order is c < b < a (0.3 < 0.4 < 0.5), not a < b < c. Therefore, even if we have a mix of bases, a < b < c cannot satisfy the given logarithmic inequality.Therefore, after careful consideration and examples, the conclusion is that option A: a < b < c cannot be true, while options B, C, and D can be true under certain conditions.Final Answerboxed{A}</think>Given real numbers (a), (b), and (c) that satisfy (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2), we need to determine which of the given relations between (a), (b), and (c) cannot be true.1. Understanding Logarithmic Properties: - For bases (x > 1), (log_x 2) is positive and decreases as (x) increases. - For bases (0 < x < 1), (log_x 2) is negative and increases (becomes less negative) as (x) decreases.2. Analyzing Each Case: - Case 1: All bases (a), (b), (c) are greater than 1: - (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2) implies (a > b > c), which corresponds to (c < b < a) (Option C). - Case 2: All bases (a), (b), (c) are between 0 and 1: - (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2) implies (a > b > c), which corresponds to (c < b < a) (Option C). - Case 3: Mixed bases: - If (a) is between 0 and 1, and (b), (c) are greater than 1, (log_a 2) is negative, while (log_b 2) and (log_c 2) are positive. This setup can satisfy the inequality but requires specific ordering of (a), (b), and (c).3. Checking Each Option: - Option A: (a < b < c): - If all bases are greater than 1, (a < b < c) would imply (log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2), contradicting the given inequality. - If all bases are between 0 and 1, (a < b < c) would imply (log_a 2 > log_b 2 > log_c 2), again contradicting the given inequality. - Any mix of bases where (a < b < c) also leads to contradictions, as shown in detailed examples. - Option B: (b < a < c): - Possible with (a) and (b) between 0 and 1, and (c) greater than 1. - Option C: (c < b < a): - Possible if all bases are greater than 1 or all between 0 and 1. - Option D: (a < c < b): - Possible with (a) between 0 and 1, and (c), (b) greater than 1.After thorough analysis, the only relation that cannot be true is (a < b < c).(boxed{A}),<think>Okay, so I have this problem here where real numbers a, b, c satisfy log base a of 2 is less than log base b of 2, which is less than log base c of 2. And I need to figure out which of the given relations between a, b, and c cannot be true. The options are A: a < b < c, B: b < a < c, C: c < b < a, D: a < c < b. Hmm, let me think through this step by step.First, I remember that the logarithm function's behavior depends on the base. If the base is greater than 1, the logarithm is increasing, but if the base is between 0 and 1, it's decreasing. Also, the logarithm is only defined when the base is positive and not equal to 1, and the argument (which is 2 here) is positive. So, a, b, c must be positive real numbers not equal to 1.Given that, let's recall the formula for changing the base of a logarithm. log_x 2 can be written as ln 2 / ln x, where ln is the natural logarithm. So, log_a 2 = ln2 / ln a, log_b 2 = ln2 / ln b, and log_c 2 = ln2 / ln c. The problem states that log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Let's write that as inequalities:ln2 / ln a < ln2 / ln b < ln2 / ln c.Since ln2 is a positive constant (because 2 > 1, so ln2 ≈ 0.693 > 0), we can divide both sides of the inequalities by ln2 without changing the direction of the inequality signs. That simplifies to:1 / ln a < 1 / ln b < 1 / ln c.So, 1/ln a < 1/ln b implies that 1/ln a - 1/ln b < 0. Let's compute that:(ln b - ln a) / (ln a * ln b) < 0.The sign of the numerator and denominator will determine the inequality. Let's analyze the possibilities.First, note that ln a and ln b can be positive or negative depending on whether a and b are greater than 1 or between 0 and 1.Case 1: If a > 1 and b > 1, then ln a > 0 and ln b > 0. So the denominator ln a * ln b > 0. Then the inequality (ln b - ln a) < 0, which implies ln b < ln a, so b < a. Therefore, in this case, if both a and b are greater than 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies that b < a.Case 2: If 0 < a < 1 and 0 < b < 1, then ln a < 0 and ln b < 0. So the denominator ln a * ln b > 0 (since negative times negative is positive). Then the inequality (ln b - ln a) < 0, so ln b < ln a. Since ln is increasing, this implies b < a. But since both a and b are between 0 and 1, b < a would mean that b is closer to 0 than a. For example, if a is 0.5 and b is 0.25, then ln a = ln 0.5 ≈ -0.693, ln b = ln 0.25 ≈ -1.386, so ln b - ln a = -1.386 - (-0.693) = -0.693 < 0. So again, if both bases are between 0 and 1, log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a.Case 3: If a > 1 and 0 < b < 1, then ln a > 0 and ln b < 0. So ln a * ln b < 0. Then the numerator (ln b - ln a) would be ln b (which is negative) minus ln a (which is positive), so it's negative. So (negative) / (negative) is positive. Therefore, (ln b - ln a)/(ln a ln b) would be positive. But the inequality is that this expression is less than 0. Therefore, this case cannot happen. Similarly, if a is between 0 and 1 and b is greater than 1, then ln a < 0 and ln b > 0. Then ln a * ln b < 0. The numerator (ln b - ln a) is positive because ln b is positive and ln a is negative. So (positive) / (negative) is negative. Therefore, (ln b - ln a)/(ln a ln b) < 0. So 1/ln a < 1/ln b would hold if a is between 0 and 1 and b is greater than 1. So in that case, log_a 2 < log_b 2 is possible even if a < b. Wait, let's think. If a is between 0 and 1 and b is greater than 1, then 1/ln a is negative (since ln a is negative) and 1/ln b is positive. So 1/ln a < 1/ln b would always hold because negative is less than positive. So in this case, if a is between 0 and 1 and b is greater than 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 automatically.Similarly, if a is greater than 1 and b is between 0 and 1, then 1/ln a is positive and 1/ln b is negative. So 1/ln a < 1/ln b would not hold, because positive is not less than negative. So in this case, log_a 2 < log_b 2 is impossible.So, putting this together: the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 can hold in the following situations:1. Both a and b are greater than 1, and b < a.2. Both a and b are between 0 and 1, and b < a.3. a is between 0 and 1, and b is greater than 1.In other words, if a is between 0 and 1, and b is greater than 1, then log_a 2 is negative (since ln a is negative, so 1/ln a is negative) and log_b 2 is positive, so indeed negative < positive.Similarly, if a is greater than 1 and b is between 0 and 1, log_a 2 is positive and log_b 2 is negative, so log_a 2 < log_b 2 would not hold. So that case is impossible.Therefore, to have log_a 2 < log_b 2, we must have either:- Both a and b greater than 1, with b < a.- Both a and b less than 1, with b < a.- a less than 1 and b greater than 1.Similarly, the same reasoning applies to log_b 2 < log_c 2. So, log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require:- Both b and c greater than 1, with c < b.- Both b and c less than 1, with c < b.- b less than 1 and c greater than 1.But given that log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2, we need to chain these inequalities together. Let me try to figure out possible configurations for a, b, c.Let me consider different cases for the positions of a, b, c relative to 1.Case 1: All three a, b, c are greater than 1.In this case, as we saw, log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a. Similarly, log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies c < b. Therefore, we have c < b < a. So the order would be c < b < a, which is option C. Therefore, this is possible. So option C is possible when all bases are greater than 1.Case 2: All three a, b, c are between 0 and 1.Similarly, log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a (since both are less than 1). Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies c < b. Therefore, combining these, c < b < a. So again, the same as case 1, but all bases between 0 and 1. So the order would be c < b < a. Again, option C. So this is also possible.Case 3: a and b are greater than 1, but c is between 0 and 1.Wait, but if a and b are greater than 1, then log_a 2 and log_b 2 are positive. log_c 2 is negative because c is between 0 and 1. So log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would imply positive < positive < negative, which is impossible because a negative number can't be greater than a positive number. Therefore, this case is invalid.Case 4: a and b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1.Then log_a 2 and log_b 2 are negative, log_c 2 is positive. So the inequality is negative < negative < positive. That is possible. For example, log_a 2 < log_b 2 (both negative) would require that log_a 2 is more negative than log_b 2, which as we saw in case 2, if a and b are between 0 and 1, log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a. Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 (which is positive) is automatically true because negative is less than positive. So in this case, the order would be c is greater than 1, and a and b between 0 and 1 with b < a. So c is in a different range. But the actual ordering of a, b, c would depend on their positions. Wait, but in this case, c is greater than 1, and a and b are between 0 and 1, so c is the largest. So possible orderings could be, for example, a < b < c (but a, b between 0 and 1, c >1). But a, b are between 0 and 1, so a < b < c would mean c is the largest. But according to the inequality, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. Since log_c 2 is positive, and log_a 2, log_b 2 are negative, then as long as log_a 2 is less than log_b 2, which as we saw requires b < a. So if a and b are between 0 and 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 requires b < a. So the order between a and b is b < a. But since c is greater than 1, which is greater than both a and b (which are less than 1), so the full order would be b < a < 1 < c. So in terms of the options given, if the question is about the order of a, b, c, then since c is greater than 1, and b < a < 1, then the order would be b < a < c, which is option B. Therefore, option B is possible.Case 5: a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1.Then log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. So the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would be negative < positive < positive. Which is possible. For the second inequality, log_b 2 < log_c 2, since both b and c are greater than 1, this requires c < b. So in terms of ordering, a is between 0 and 1, and c < b (both greater than 1). So the order could be, for example, a < c < b. Which is option D. So option D is possible.Alternatively, since a is between 0 and 1, and c and b are greater than 1, with c < b. So the order could be a < c < b, which is D. So D is possible.Case 6: a is between 0 and 1, b is between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1.Wait, we considered this in case 4. If both a and b are between 0 and 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a. Then c is greater than 1. So order is b < a < c. Which is option B.Case 7: a is between 0 and 1, b is greater than 1, and c is greater than 1.Wait, then log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive. So log_a 2 < log_b 2 is automatic. Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b (since both are greater than 1). So in this case, the order would have a between 0 and 1, and c < b (both greater than 1). So possible ordering could be a < c < b. Which is option D. So D is possible here.Alternatively, if a is between 0 and 1, and c is also between 0 and 1, but b is greater than 1. Wait, but log_c 2 would then be negative. So if c is between 0 and 1, then log_c 2 is negative. So if a and c are between 0 and 1, and b is greater than 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 is automatic (negative < positive). Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require positive < negative, which is impossible. Therefore, if c is between 0 and 1, then log_c 2 is negative, and log_b 2 is positive, so log_b 2 < log_c 2 can't hold. So in this case, if a is between 0 and 1, and c is between 0 and 1, but b is greater than 1, then the inequalities log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require positive < negative, which is false. Therefore, this case is impossible.Therefore, if a is between 0 and 1, c must be greater than 1 for log_b 2 < log_c 2 to hold if b is greater than 1. So, in case 7, a is between 0 and 1, b and c are greater than 1, and c < b. So the order is a < c < b, which is possible (option D).Case 8: a is greater than 1, b is between 0 and 1, c is greater than 1.Wait, log_a 2 is positive, log_b 2 is negative. So log_a 2 < log_b 2 would require positive < negative, which is false. So this case is impossible.Case 9: a is greater than 1, b is greater than 1, c is between 0 and 1.Then log_a 2 < log_b 2 requires b < a. Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require log_b 2 (positive) < log_c 2 (negative), which is false. So this case is impossible.Case 10: a is greater than 1, b is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1.Then log_a 2 is positive, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are negative. So log_a 2 < log_b 2 would require positive < negative, which is false. So this case is impossible.Case 11: a is between 0 and 1, b is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1.As in case 2, this would lead to c < b < a. So possible, which is option C.So, after going through all these cases, the possible orderings are:- When all a, b, c are greater than 1: c < b < a (option C).- When all a, b, c are between 0 and 1: c < b < a (option C).- When a and b are between 0 and 1, c is greater than 1: b < a < c (option B).- When a is between 0 and 1, b and c are greater than 1: a < c < b (option D) or a < b < c (option A? Wait, wait. Let's check.Wait, in case 5 and 7, when a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1, we have that log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b. So c is less than b. So if a is between 0 and 1, and c < b (both greater than 1), then the ordering could be a < c < b (option D) or c < a < b, but a is between 0 and 1 and c is greater than 1, so c < a is impossible. Therefore, only possible is a < c < b (option D). But wait, a is between 0 and 1, so a is less than 1, and c and b are greater than 1, so a must be less than both c and b. Therefore, the order could be a < c < b (option D) or a < b < c (option A), but c < b because log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b when both are greater than 1. Wait, no: if both b and c are greater than 1, then log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies c < b. So c must be less than b, so the order would be c < b. But since a is less than 1, the entire ordering would be a < c < b, but a is separate. Wait, a is between 0 and 1, and c and b are greater than 1 with c < b, so the order is a < 1 < c < b. Therefore, in terms of the options given, the relations between a, c, b would be a < c < b (since c and b are both greater than 1 and c < b). So that is option D. So option D is possible here.But wait, could a < b < c (option A) ever be possible? Let's see. Suppose all three a, b, c are greater than 1, then we saw that the order must be c < b < a (option C). So a < b < c would contradict that. If all three are greater than 1, then log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a, so a must be greater than b, so a < b < c is impossible. If some are greater than 1 and others less than 1, is there a case where a < b < c?Suppose a is between 0 and 1, b is greater than 1, and c is greater than 1. Then as we saw, log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 and log_c 2 are positive, so a is between 0 and 1, and b and c greater than 1. Then, log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b. So if a is between 0 and 1, and c < b (both greater than 1), the order would be a < c < b (option D). But if a < b < c, that would require a < b < c with b and c greater than 1, but c would have to be greater than b, which contradicts log_b 2 < log_c 2 requiring c < b. Therefore, in this case, a < b < c is impossible.Alternatively, suppose a is between 0 and 1, b is between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1. Then log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a (both between 0 and 1). Then log_b 2 < log_c 2 is automatic because log_b 2 is negative and log_c 2 is positive. So the order here would be b < a < c (option B). So in this case, a and b are between 0 and 1 with b < a, and c is greater than 1, so option B is possible.Another case: a is between 0 and 1, b is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1. Then log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a, and log_b 2 < log_c 2 implies c < b. Therefore, c < b < a (option C). So option C is possible.If a, b, c are in different ranges:Wait, could we have a between 0 and 1, b greater than 1, and c between 0 and 1? Let's see. Then log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 is positive, log_c 2 is negative. So the inequality log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require negative < positive < negative. But positive < negative is false. Therefore, this case is impossible.Similarly, other combinations where c is between 0 and 1 and log_c 2 is negative, but log_b 2 is positive, which would make log_b 2 < log_c 2 impossible. So the only possible configurations are:- All three greater than 1, ordered c < b < a (option C).- All three between 0 and 1, ordered c < b < a (option C).- Two between 0 and 1 (with b < a) and c greater than 1, ordered b < a < c (option B).- One between 0 and 1 (a) and two greater than 1 (with c < b), ordered a < c < b (option D).Now, looking at the options given: A: a < b < c, B: b < a < c, C: c < b < a, D: a < c < b.We need to find which cannot be true. From the above analysis, options B, C, D are possible in some cases, but what about option A: a < b < c?Is there any case where a < b < c could hold?Suppose all three are greater than 1. Then as we saw, log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require c < b < a. Therefore, a < b < c would be the opposite, so impossible in this case.If all three are between 0 and 1, similar reasoning: c < b < a, so a < b < c is impossible.If a and b are between 0 and 1, and c is greater than 1, then we have b < a < c (option B), so a < b < c would require b < a, but in reality, a is greater than b (since they are between 0 and 1 and log_a 2 < log_b 2 implies b < a). So a is greater than b, so a < b < c is impossible here.If a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1, then log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b, so the order is a < c < b (option D). So a < b < c would require c > b, which contradicts c < b. Therefore, a < b < c is impossible here.If a is between 0 and 1, b is between 0 and 1, c is between 0 and 1, then we have c < b < a, so a < b < c is impossible.If a is greater than 1, b is between 0 and 1, then log_a 2 is positive, log_b 2 is negative, so log_a 2 < log_b 2 is impossible, so a cannot be greater than 1 with b less than 1.Therefore, in all possible cases, a < b < c cannot hold. So option A cannot be true.Wait, but wait, let me check if there's any other case. What if a, b, c are a mix with some greater than 1 and some less than 1, but arranged such that a < b < c. For example, could a be between 0 and 1, b between 1 and 2, c greater than 2? Let's see.Suppose a is 0.5, b is 2, c is 4. Then log_a 2 = log_0.5 2 = -1 (since 0.5^(-1) = 2). log_b 2 = log_2 2 = 1. log_c 2 = log_4 2 = 0.5. So the order is log_a 2 (-1) < log_c 2 (0.5) < log_b 2 (1). But the problem states log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2. In my example, log_b 2 is 1 and log_c 2 is 0.5, so 1 < 0.5 is false. Therefore, this doesn't work.Alternatively, if a is 0.5, b is 3, c is 2. Then log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 = log_3 2 ≈ 0.631, log_c 2 = log_2 2 = 1. So here, log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (0.631) < log_c 2 (1). So the inequality holds. Now, what is the order of a, b, c? a = 0.5, b = 3, c = 2. So a = 0.5 < c = 2 < b = 3. Which is a < c < b (option D). So even if we tried to set a < b < c, but in reality, c must be less than b if they are both greater than 1. Because log_b 2 < log_c 2 requires c < b. Therefore, in this case, c must be less than b. So even if we tried to set c greater than b, the logs would reverse the inequality.Therefore, in any case where a is between 0 and 1 and b and c are greater than 1, we have c < b. Therefore, the order a < c < b (option D) is possible, but a < b < c is not, because c must be less than b.Similarly, if all three are greater than 1, we have c < b < a (option C). If two are between 0 and 1 and one is greater than 1, we have b < a < c (option B). If all three are between 0 and 1, we have c < b < a (option C). If a is between 0 and 1 and b and c are greater than 1, then a < c < b (option D).So in none of the valid cases do we have a < b < c. Therefore, option A cannot be true.But let me double-check to see if there's a possible configuration where a < b < c. Let's try to find such a case.Suppose a = 0.25, b = 0.5, c = 0.75. All between 0 and 1. Then log_a 2 = ln2 / ln0.25 ≈ 0.693 / (-1.386) ≈ -0.5. log_b 2 = ln2 / ln0.5 ≈ 0.693 / (-0.693) ≈ -1. log_c 2 = ln2 / ln0.75 ≈ 0.693 / (-0.288) ≈ -2.408. Then log_a 2 (-0.5) is not less than log_b 2 (-1). Actually, -0.5 > -1. So log_a 2 > log_b 2 here. To get log_a 2 < log_b 2, with a and b between 0 and 1, we need b < a. So in this example, b = 0.5 < a = 0.25? No, 0.5 is greater than 0.25. So actually, in this case, since a = 0.25 and b = 0.5, b is greater than a. Therefore, log_a 2 = -0.5 and log_b 2 = -1. So -0.5 < -1 is false. So in order to have log_a 2 < log_b 2 when both are between 0 and 1, we need b < a. So if a = 0.5 and b = 0.25, then log_a 2 = -1, log_b 2 = -0.5. So log_a 2 (-1) < log_b 2 (-0.5), which is true. So here, a = 0.5, b = 0.25, which is b < a. So a < b < c would require a = 0.5 < b = 0.25, which is not possible. Hence, when all three are between 0 and 1, we have c < b < a. So a < b < c is impossible.If we try mixing, say a between 0 and 1, b greater than 1, and c greater than 1 but greater than b. Wait, but if a is between 0 and 1, and b and c are greater than 1 with c > b, then log_b 2 < log_c 2 would require c < b, but c > b contradicts that. Hence, impossible.Alternatively, suppose a is between 0 and 1, b is between 1 and 2, and c is greater than 2. Then log_a 2 is negative, log_b 2 is positive but less than log_c 2 if c < b. But if c > b, log_c 2 < log_b 2, which would violate the inequality. So even if c is greater than b, log_c 2 would be less than log_b 2, so the inequality log_b 2 < log_c 2 would not hold. Therefore, in this case, the only way log_b 2 < log_c 2 is if c < b.Therefore, a < b < c is impossible in all valid configurations. Therefore, the answer is option A: a < b < c cannot be true.Final Answerboxed{A}</think>Given the problem where real numbers (a), (b), (c) satisfy (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2), we need to determine which of the given relations between (a), (b), and (c) cannot be true.First, we convert the logarithms using the natural logarithm: (log_a 2 = frac{ln 2}{ln a}), (log_b 2 = frac{ln 2}{ln b}), and (log_c 2 = frac{ln 2}{ln c}). The given inequalities simplify to (frac{1}{ln a} < frac{1}{ln b} < frac{1}{ln c}).Analyzing the behavior of the logarithms depending on the base:1. If the base is greater than 1, the logarithm is increasing.2. If the base is between 0 and 1, the logarithm is decreasing.Key points:- For bases greater than 1, (log_x 2) is positive, and for bases between 0 and 1, (log_x 2) is negative.- The inequality (frac{1}{ln a} < frac{1}{ln b}) implies different relationships between (a) and (b) depending on their positions relative to 1.Case analysis:1. All bases greater than 1: (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2) implies (c < b < a).2. All bases between 0 and 1: (log_a 2 < log_b 2 < log_c 2) implies (c < b < a).3. Mixed bases: - If (a) and (b) are between 0 and 1, and (c) is greater than 1, (log_a 2 < log_b 2) implies (b < a), leading to (b < a < c). - If (a) is between 0 and 1, and (b) and (c) are greater than 1, (log_b 2 < log_c 2) implies (c < b), leading to (a < c < b).Checking the given options:- Option A ((a < b < c)): This cannot be true in any valid configuration. If all bases are greater than 1 or between 0 and 1, the order must be (c < b < a). For mixed bases, the required relationships do not allow (a < b < c).- Options B, C, D: These can be true in specific configurations as shown in the case analysis.Thus, the relation that cannot be true is (boxed{A}).]

🔑:Given that a, b, c satisfy log_a 2 b > c > 1, so option C is possible;2. If a, b, c are all greater than 0 but less than 1, according to the given conditions, it must be that 0 0, while log_a 2 c > 1 > a > 0, so option D is possible;From the above, A: a < b < c cannot be true.Therefore, the correct answer is boxed{text{A}}.

🧠:[<think>Okay, let me try to figure out this problem step by step. So, we have an arithmetic progression with four terms: a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄. The problem gives two conditions: 1. The product of the first and fourth terms is equal to the larger root of the equation x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3).2. The sum of the squares of the second and third terms is five times the number of the term in the expansion of (1/⁴√y + √[6]{y})^20 that does not depend on y.We need to find these four numbers.First, let's tackle the first condition. The equation is x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3). Let me parse this equation. The left side is x raised to the power of (1 + log x). The right side is 0.001 raised to the power of -2/3. Let's compute 0.001 first. 0.001 is 10^-3, right? So, 0.001^(-2/3) is (10^-3)^(-2/3) = 10^( (-3)*(-2/3) ) = 10^(2) = 100. So the equation simplifies to x^(1 + log x) = 100.Now, we need to solve for x in x^(1 + log x) = 100. Hmm, this looks a bit tricky. Let me think. Maybe taking logarithms on both sides would help. Let's take the natural logarithm or logarithm base 10? Since the equation already has a log x, maybe base 10? Let me check.Assuming log here is base 10, since in many math problems log without a base is assumed to be base 10. So, if we take log base 10 of both sides:log [x^(1 + log x)] = log 100Using logarithm properties: (1 + log x) * log x = 2, because log 100 base 10 is 2.So we have (1 + log x) * log x = 2. Let me set y = log x for simplicity. Then the equation becomes (1 + y) * y = 2, which is y^2 + y - 2 = 0. Solving this quadratic equation:y = [-1 ± sqrt(1 + 8)] / 2 = [-1 ± 3]/2So, y = (-1 + 3)/2 = 1 or y = (-1 -3)/2 = -2.Therefore, log x = 1 => x = 10^1 = 10, or log x = -2 => x = 10^(-2) = 0.01.So the equation has two roots: 10 and 0.01. The problem mentions the larger root, which is 10. Therefore, the product of the first and fourth terms of the arithmetic progression is 10.So, a₁ * a₄ = 10.Now, since it's an arithmetic progression, the terms can be written as:a₁, a₁ + d, a₁ + 2d, a₁ + 3d, where d is the common difference.Therefore, the fourth term a₄ = a₁ + 3d. So, the product a₁ * a₄ = a₁(a₁ + 3d) = 10.Got that. Now, moving to the second condition: the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is five times the number of the term in the expansion of (1/⁴√y + √[6]{y})^20 that does not depend on y.Okay, let's break this down. First, we need to find the term in the expansion of (1/⁴√y + √[6]{y})^20 that doesn't depend on y. Then, the number of that term (i.e., its position, like the 5th term, 10th term, etc.), and then multiply that number by five. The sum of the squares of the second and third terms of the AP should equal that product.So, first, let's find the term independent of y in the expansion. Let's recall that in binomial expansions, the term independent of y is the one where the exponents of y cancel out.Given the binomial expression: (y^(-1/4) + y^(1/6))^20. Let's write it as (y^{-1/4} + y^{1/6})^{20}.The general term in the expansion is C(20, k) * (y^{-1/4})^{20 - k} * (y^{1/6})^k = C(20, k) * y^{- (20 - k)/4} * y^{k/6}.Simplify the exponent of y:- (20 - k)/4 + k/6 = (-5 + k/4) + (k/6) = -5 + (k/4 + k/6) = -5 + ( (3k + 2k)/12 ) = -5 + (5k)/12.We want the exponent to be zero for the term independent of y:-5 + (5k)/12 = 0 => (5k)/12 = 5 => k/12 = 1 => k = 12.Therefore, the 12th term (k = 11, since terms are counted from k=0) is the term independent of y. Wait, hold on. In binomial expansions, the terms are numbered starting from 1, but the general term is for k = 0 to 20. So when k = 0, it's the first term; k = 1 is the second term, and so on. Therefore, if k = 12, the term is the 13th term? Wait, no. Wait, hold on. Wait, when k = 0: first term. k = 1: second term. So, the term with k = 12 is the 13th term. Wait, but in the problem statement, it says "the number of the term... which does not depend on y". So if the term is the 13th term, then the number is 13. Therefore, five times that is 65. Then, the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is 65.Wait, let me verify again. Let me check the exponent calculation:Term exponent: - (20 - k)/4 + k/6 = -5 + k/4 + k/6 = -5 + (3k + 2k)/12 = -5 + 5k/12.Set to zero: 5k/12 = 5 => k = 12. So, when k = 12, the exponent is zero. So the term is when k = 12, which is the 13th term (since k starts at 0). Therefore, the term number is 13. Therefore, the number of the term is 13, and five times that is 65. So, the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is 65.Therefore, (a₂)^2 + (a₃)^2 = 65.Now, let's write expressions for a₂ and a₃ in terms of a₁ and d.Given the AP: a₁, a₁ + d, a₁ + 2d, a₁ + 3d.Therefore, a₂ = a₁ + d, and a₃ = a₁ + 2d. Therefore, their squares:(a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2 = 65.So, expanding these:(a₁^2 + 2a₁d + d^2) + (a₁^2 + 4a₁d + 4d^2) = 65Combine like terms:2a₁^2 + 6a₁d + 5d^2 = 65.So, we have two equations:1. a₁(a₁ + 3d) = 102. 2a₁^2 + 6a₁d + 5d^2 = 65Let me note these as equation (1) and equation (2).From equation (1): a₁^2 + 3a₁d = 10.Equation (2) can be written as 2(a₁^2 + 3a₁d) + 5d^2 = 65. Since a₁^2 + 3a₁d = 10, substitute into equation (2):2*10 + 5d^2 = 65 => 20 + 5d^2 = 65 => 5d^2 = 45 => d^2 = 9 => d = 3 or d = -3.Therefore, the common difference d can be 3 or -3. Let's consider both cases.Case 1: d = 3.From equation (1): a₁^2 + 3a₁*3 = 10 => a₁^2 + 9a₁ - 10 = 0.Solving quadratic equation: a₁ = [-9 ± sqrt(81 + 40)] / 2 = [-9 ± sqrt(121)] / 2 = [-9 ± 11]/2.So, solutions:a₁ = (-9 + 11)/2 = 2/2 = 1ora₁ = (-9 - 11)/2 = -20/2 = -10.Therefore, if d = 3, a₁ can be 1 or -10.Case 2: d = -3.From equation (1): a₁^2 + 3a₁*(-3) = 10 => a₁^2 -9a₁ -10 = 0.Solving quadratic equation: a₁ = [9 ± sqrt(81 + 40)] / 2 = [9 ± sqrt(121)] / 2 = [9 ± 11]/2.Solutions:a₁ = (9 + 11)/2 = 20/2 = 10ora₁ = (9 - 11)/2 = -2/2 = -1.Therefore, if d = -3, a₁ can be 10 or -1.So, possible pairs (a₁, d):(1, 3), (-10, 3), (10, -3), (-1, -3).Now, let's check which of these satisfy equation (2). Wait, but we already derived d from equation (2), so all these solutions should satisfy the equations. But just to be thorough, let's verify.Take (a₁, d) = (1, 3):Compute a₁(a₁ + 3d) = 1*(1 + 9) = 10 ✔️Compute (a₂)^2 + (a₃)^2 = (4)^2 + (7)^2 = 16 + 49 = 65 ✔️Similarly, (a₁, d) = (-10, 3):a₁(a₁ + 3d) = -10*(-10 + 9) = -10*(-1) = 10 ✔️a₂ = -10 +3 = -7, a₃ = -10 +6 = -4(-7)^2 + (-4)^2 = 49 + 16 = 65 ✔️Similarly, (10, -3):a₁(a₁ + 3d) = 10*(10 -9) = 10*1 = 10 ✔️a₂ = 10 -3 =7, a₃ =10 -6=47² +4² =49 +16=65 ✔️Similarly, (-1, -3):a₁(a₁ +3d)= -1*(-1 -9)= -1*(-10)=10 ✔️a₂=-1 -3=-4, a₃=-1 -6=-7(-4)^2 + (-7)^2=16 +49=65 ✔️So all four pairs are valid. Therefore, there are four possible arithmetic progressions:1. Starting with 1, common difference 3: 1, 4, 7, 102. Starting with -10, common difference 3: -10, -7, -4, -13. Starting with 10, common difference -3: 10, 7, 4, 14. Starting with -1, common difference -3: -1, -4, -7, -10But the problem says "find these numbers". It doesn't specify whether there are multiple solutions. Let me check if the problem says "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ form an arithmetic progression". So the progression could be increasing or decreasing. Depending on the common difference being positive or negative.But maybe the problem expects all possible solutions. Let me check the problem again.Wait, the problem states:"Find these numbers."Hmm, in Chinese problems, sometimes they expect all solutions, but in Western problems, sometimes they might expect positive numbers or something. Let me check the first condition: the product of the first and fourth terms is 10. So both positive and negative products can lead to 10. For example, in the first case 1*10=10, second case (-10)*(-1)=10, third case 10*1=10, fourth case (-1)*(-10)=10. So all satisfy. So unless there's a restriction in the problem, all four solutions are valid.But let's check if the problem has any hidden constraints. For instance, the equation x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3) had the larger root 10, which is positive, so the product a₁*a₄=10. But if the progression is increasing, then a₁ < a₄, so if a₁ and a₄ are both positive or both negative. For example, in the first case, both 1 and 10 are positive. In the second case, both -10 and -1 are negative. Similarly, in the third case, 10 and 1: but common difference is -3, so progression is decreasing. So 10,7,4,1: product 10*1=10. Similarly, fourth case: -1,-4,-7,-10: product (-1)*(-10)=10.So all four progressions are valid. But maybe the problem expects the terms in order, but since arithmetic progression can be increasing or decreasing, all four are possible. So the answer is that there are four possible sequences: [1,4,7,10], [-10,-7,-4,-1], [10,7,4,1], and [-1,-4,-7,-10]. However, let me check if the problem mentions anything about the numbers being integers. The problem didn't specify, but in the given solutions, all terms are integers. So probably all four are acceptable. But maybe the problem expects all possible answers. Let me check the problem again.Wait, the problem says "Find these numbers." So perhaps it's expecting all four numbers in the AP, but since there are four possible APs, unless there is some constraint I missed, the answer could be multiple. But let me check again.Wait, but maybe I made a mistake in the calculation for the term independent of y. Let me verify again. The expansion is (y^{-1/4} + y^{1/6})^20. The general term is C(20, k) * (y^{-1/4})^{20 - k} * (y^{1/6})^k. So the exponent is (-1/4)(20 - k) + (1/6)k = -5 + (k/4) + (k/6) = -5 + (3k + 2k)/12 = -5 + (5k)/12. So setting this equal to zero: 5k/12 =5 => k=12. Therefore, k=12. So the term is when k=12, which is the 13th term (since k starts at 0). Therefore, the term number is 13, so five times that is 65, which matches our previous result. So that's correct.Therefore, the sum of squares of the second and third terms is 65, which all four cases satisfy. So all four sequences are valid. However, the problem might be expecting a single answer. Maybe in the problem's context, the arithmetic progression is meant to have distinct terms, but since they are distinct in all cases, or maybe positive terms. Wait, let's check if all terms are real numbers. Yes, they are. If the problem had no restrictions, all four are valid. However, in some textbooks, they might consider the simplest one. But since the problem is from an unspecified source, perhaps we need to present all four solutions. However, given the way the problem is phrased, "Find these numbers", it might expect all four possible sequences. But the problem states "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄", so maybe the order matters? For example, if the problem is in Chinese, sometimes the order is given as a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄, which could be increasing or decreasing depending on the context. But since they form an arithmetic progression, it could be either. But let's check the answer in terms of the numbers. For example, the first case: 1,4,7,10; second case: -10,-7,-4,-1; third case:10,7,4,1; fourth case: -1,-4,-7,-10. So these are four distinct sequences. But perhaps they are considered the same up to direction and sign. But since the problem doesn't specify, I think all four are valid. However, maybe the problem expects the answer in a specific order or as multiple answers. But since the user is asking to put the final answer in boxed, probably expects one answer, but given that there are four possible sequences, maybe they need to be all presented. Wait, but the question says "Find these numbers", which implies that there is a unique solution. Maybe I made a mistake in assuming multiple solutions. Let me check again.Wait, when we solved for a₁ and d, we found four possible pairs. However, maybe some of these correspond to the same progression. For example, the progression 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1 are different unless direction is considered. Similarly for the negative ones. So if the problem does not specify whether the progression is increasing or decreasing, then all four are valid. But maybe in the context of the problem, the numbers are meant to be positive. Let's check the product a₁*a₄=10. If we require all terms to be positive, then a₁ and a₄ must be both positive. So in that case, the possible sequences are 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1. However, if negative numbers are allowed, then the other two sequences are valid. But unless the problem states that, we can't assume. Since the problem didn't specify, all four are valid. But perhaps in the original problem, the answer is expected to be positive numbers. Wait, but let's check the second condition: the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is 65. So even if the terms are negative, their squares would still be positive. So even the negative sequences satisfy the condition. So, given that, all four are correct.But since the user is asking for the answer to be boxed, and in many cases, such problems expect all possible solutions. Therefore, I should present all four possible sequences as the answer. However, let me check once again if there's a restriction I missed.Wait, the problem says "the product of the first and fourth terms is equal to the larger root of the equation...". The larger root was 10. So the product is 10. So first term times fourth term is 10. So, depending on whether the progression is increasing or decreasing, a₁ and a₄ could be either both positive or both negative, but their product is positive. So possible a₁ and a₄ are positive or both negative. If a₁ is positive and the progression is increasing, then a₄ is larger positive. If a₁ is negative and progression is increasing (d positive), then a₄ is less negative. If progression is decreasing (d negative), then a₄ is smaller than a₁.But all four progressions have the product of first and fourth terms equal to 10, either both positive or both negative. Therefore, all four are valid. Thus, the answer should include all four progressions. However, maybe in the problem's original source, they expect one of them. But given the problem statement as presented, we need to consider all possible solutions.Therefore, the four numbers can be:1, 4, 7, 10-10, -7, -4, -110, 7, 4, 1-1, -4, -7, -10But the problem says "Find these numbers". Maybe they are looking for the absolute values? Or maybe there's a unique solution. Wait, no, the arithmetic progression is defined by its first term and common difference. Since there are two possible common differences (3 and -3) and two possible first terms for each d, leading to four sequences, but they are distinct. Therefore, the problem has four solutions.But the problem is phrased as "Find these numbers", which might imply that there's a unique solution. Wait, maybe I made a mistake in calculating the term number. Let me check again. The expansion is (y^{-1/4} + y^{1/6})^{20}. The term independent of y is at k=12, which is the 13th term. Therefore, the number of the term is 13. Therefore, five times that is 65. So the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is 65. So in all four cases, the sum is 65, so all four progressions are valid. Therefore, the problem has four solutions.But in the context of an Olympiad problem, sometimes even if there are multiple solutions, they are considered as different possibilities and should be all presented. Therefore, I think the correct answer is all four sequences. However, given the way the problem is presented, maybe they expect all four to be listed. But in Chinese problems, sometimes they might expect the positive increasing sequence. But since the problem doesn't specify, it's safer to list all four.But let me check once more if the term number is indeed 13. So, the term is C(20,12)*(y^{-1/4})^8*(y^{1/6})^12. Let's verify the exponent:(y^{-1/4})^8 = y^{-2}, (y^{1/6})^12 = y^2, so product is y^(-2 + 2) = y^0. Yes, correct. So term number when k=12 is 13th term. So 13, five times is 65. So all four cases are valid.Therefore, the answer should be the four sequences. However, since the user is likely expecting a single boxed answer, and in Chinese entrance problems, sometimes only the positive terms are considered unless specified otherwise, maybe the answer is 1,4,7,10. But I need to check all possibilities. Alternatively, maybe there's a miscalculation in the quadratic solutions.Wait, when d = 3:From equation (1): a₁^2 +9a₁ -10=0. Solutions are 1 and -10. Then, the sequences would be 1,4,7,10 and -10,-7,-4,-1.When d = -3:From equation (1): a₁^2 -9a₁ -10=0. Solutions are 10 and -1. So sequences are 10,7,4,1 and -1,-4,-7,-10.But in some contexts, arithmetic progressions are considered with positive common difference, but that's not a rule. So, all four sequences are correct.But the problem mentions "the larger root" of the equation, which was 10. Maybe they imply that the product a₁*a₄=10 is 10, and if we take the numbers as positive, then the sequences 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1. But between these, since arithmetic progression can be increasing or decreasing, but maybe the problem expects the increasing one. But unless told, we can't know. So, if forced to choose one, maybe 1,4,7,10. But since the problem didn't specify, all four are correct. Given that, but the user expects a single answer boxed, perhaps the answer is 1, 4, 7, 10. Alternatively, the problem might have a unique solution, and my mistake was in the binomial expansion.Wait, let me check the term number again. The term is when k=12, which is the 13th term. But sometimes in problems, they count the term number as k+1, so k=12 would be the 13th term, yes. So 13th term. So five times 13 is 65. Therefore, sum of squares is 65, which matches all cases.Alternatively, maybe there's a mistake in the problem's phrasing, and the number of the term is its position, so 13, but maybe the problem counts the first term as term 1, so 13 is correct.Alternatively, maybe the problem considers the term number as the value of k, which is 12, but 12 is the term's index, but the problem says "the number of the term", which is its position in the expansion. Since expansions are counted starting from 1, and k=0 is the first term, k=1 is the second term,..., k=12 is the 13th term. Therefore, the number of the term is 13, so five times 13 is 65, which is correct.Therefore, all four sequences are correct, and there's no restriction given in the problem to eliminate any of them. Therefore, the answer should include all four.But the problem says "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄", so unless there is a specific order or additional constraints, all four sequences are valid. Therefore, the answer is the four sequences:1, 4, 7, 10-10, -7, -4, -110, 7, 4, 1-1, -4, -7, -10But since the problem might expect the answer in boxed format, and multiple answers are allowed, I can present them all in separate boxes. However, standard practice is to present all possible solutions. However, maybe the problem expects integers, and all four are integer sequences. Therefore, all four are acceptable. Given that, I will present all four possible sequences as the answer.Final AnswerThe four numbers are boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, and boxed{10}; or boxed{-10}, boxed{-7}, boxed{-4}, and boxed{-1}; or boxed{10}, boxed{7}, boxed{4}, and boxed{1}; or boxed{-1}, boxed{-4}, boxed{-7}, and boxed{-10}.</think>Given four numbers (a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4) forming an arithmetic progression, we need to find these numbers based on the following conditions:1. The product of the first and fourth terms is equal to the larger root of the equation (x^{1 + log x} = 0.001^{-frac{2}{3}}).2. The sum of the squares of the second and third terms is five times the number of the term in the expansion of (left(frac{1}{sqrt[4]{y}} + sqrt[6]{y}right)^{20}) which does not depend on (y). Key Steps:1. Solving the Equation (x^{1 + log x} = 0.001^{-frac{2}{3}}): - Convert (0.001) to (10^{-3}). - Simplify (0.001^{-frac{2}{3}}) to (10^2 = 100). - Solve (x^{1 + log x} = 100) by taking logarithms, leading to the roots (x = 10) and (x = 0.01). The larger root is (10).2. Finding the Term Independent of (y): - The binomial expansion is (left(y^{-1/4} + y^{1/6}right)^{20}). - The general term is ( binom{20}{k} y^{-(20 - k)/4 + k/6} ). - Set the exponent to zero: (-5 + frac{5k}{12} = 0) gives (k = 12). - The 13th term (k = 12) is independent of (y). Five times this term number is (5 times 13 = 65).3. Setting Up Equations for the Arithmetic Progression: - Let the terms be (a_1, a_1 + d, a_1 + 2d, a_1 + 3d). - Product condition: (a_1(a_1 + 3d) = 10). - Sum of squares condition: ((a_1 + d)^2 + (a_1 + 2d)^2 = 65).4. Solving the Equations: - From (a_1(a_1 + 3d) = 10), we get (a_1^2 + 3a_1d = 10). - Substituting into the sum of squares equation, we solve for (d) and find (d = pm 3). - Solving for (a_1) gives four possible sequences: - (a_1 = 1, d = 3): (1, 4, 7, 10) - (a_1 = -10, d = 3): (-10, -7, -4, -1) - (a_1 = 10, d = -3): (10, 7, 4, 1) - (a_1 = -1, d = -3): (-1, -4, -7, -10) Final Answer:The four numbers are (boxed{1}), (boxed{4}), (boxed{7}), and (boxed{10}); or (boxed{-10}), (boxed{-7}), (boxed{-4}), and (boxed{-1}); or (boxed{10}), (boxed{7}), (boxed{4}), and (boxed{1}); or (boxed{-1}), (boxed{-4}), (boxed{-7}), and (boxed{-10}).,<think>Okay, let's try to tackle this problem step by step. It's about an arithmetic progression with four numbers: a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄. There are two main conditions given here. First, the product of the first and fourth terms is equal to the larger root of a certain equation. Second, the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is five times the number of a specific term in a binomial expansion that doesn't depend on y. Hmm, that sounds a bit complicated, but let's break it down.Starting with the first part: the equation given is x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3). We need to solve this equation and find its larger root, which will be equal to a₁ * a₄. Then, the second part involves the binomial expansion of (1/(fourth root of y) + sixth root of y)^20, finding the term that doesn't depend on y, getting its term number, multiplying by five, and setting that equal to the sum of the squares of a₂ and a₃. Once we have both pieces of information, we can set up equations for the arithmetic progression and solve for the four numbers.Let me start with solving the equation x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3). First, let's parse the equation. The left side is x raised to the power of (1 + log x). The right side is 0.001 raised to the power of -2/3. Let me compute the right-hand side first. 0.001 is 10^-3, so 0.001^(-2/3) is (10^-3)^(-2/3) = 10^( (-3)*(-2/3) ) = 10^(2) = 100. So the equation simplifies to x^(1 + log x) = 100.Now, dealing with the left side: x^(1 + log x). I need to solve for x here. Let me take logarithms to make this manageable. Let's take natural logarithm or log base 10? Maybe log base 10 since the equation has log x, which is possibly log base 10. Let's check. In many math problems, log x is often base 10 unless specified otherwise. Let me assume log base 10 here.So, let's take log base 10 of both sides:log [x^(1 + log x)] = log 100Using logarithm properties: (1 + log x) * log x = 2, since log 100 base 10 is 2.Let me set y = log x to make it easier. Then the equation becomes:(1 + y) * y = 2Which is y^2 + y - 2 = 0Solving this quadratic equation: y = [-1 ± sqrt(1 + 8)] / 2 = [-1 ± 3]/2So y = (-1 + 3)/2 = 1 or y = (-1 - 3)/2 = -2Therefore, log x = 1 => x = 10^1 = 10Or log x = -2 => x = 10^-2 = 0.01Therefore, the roots are x = 10 and x = 0.01. The larger root is 10. So the product of the first and fourth terms, a₁ * a₄, is equal to 10. Got that.Now moving to the second part. The sum of the squares of the second and third terms is five times the number of the term in the expansion of (1/(fourth root of y) + sixth root of y)^20 which does not depend on y.First, let's parse the binomial expression: (1/⁴√y + ⁶√y)^20. We need to find the term that doesn't depend on y. Let's recall that in the binomial expansion of (a + b)^n, the general term is C(n, k) * a^(n - k) * b^k. Here, a is 1/⁴√y, which is y^(-1/4), and b is ⁶√y, which is y^(1/6). So the term is C(20, k) * [y^(-1/4)]^(20 - k) * [y^(1/6)]^k. Let's simplify the exponents of y:Total exponent of y in the term is: (-1/4)*(20 - k) + (1/6)*k.We need the term where the exponent of y is zero (since it doesn't depend on y). Therefore:(-1/4)*(20 - k) + (1/6)*k = 0Let's solve for k:Multiply both sides by 12 to eliminate denominators:12 * [ - (20 - k)/4 + k/6 ] = 0Which is:-3*(20 - k) + 2k = 0Expanding:-60 + 3k + 2k = 0Combine terms:5k - 60 = 05k = 60k = 12So the term when k = 12 is independent of y. Therefore, the term number is k + 1 = 13th term. Wait, term numbers start at k=0, right? So when k=0, it's the first term, k=1 is the second term, so k=12 would be the 13th term. Therefore, the number of the term is 13. Therefore, five times this is 5 * 13 = 65. Therefore, the sum of the squares of the second and third terms is 65.So summarizing:In the arithmetic progression a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄, we have:1. a₁ * a₄ = 102. (a₂)^2 + (a₃)^2 = 65Since it's an arithmetic progression, let's denote the common difference as d. Then:a₁ = a₁a₂ = a₁ + da₃ = a₁ + 2da₄ = a₁ + 3dSo, the product a₁ * a₄ is a₁*(a₁ + 3d) = 10.The sum of squares (a₂)^2 + (a₃)^2 is (a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2 = 65.Therefore, we have two equations:1. a₁² + 3a₁ d = 102. (a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2 = 65Let's expand the second equation:(a₁² + 2a₁d + d²) + (a₁² + 4a₁d + 4d²) = 65Combine like terms:2a₁² + 6a₁d + 5d² = 65So now we have:Equation 1: a₁² + 3a₁d = 10Equation 2: 2a₁² + 6a₁d + 5d² = 65Let me notice that Equation 2 can be expressed in terms of Equation 1. From Equation 1, multiply both sides by 2:2a₁² + 6a₁d = 20Then, Equation 2 is (2a₁² + 6a₁d) + 5d² = 65. Substituting the previous result:20 + 5d² = 65 => 5d² = 45 => d² = 9 => d = 3 or d = -3So the common difference d is either 3 or -3.Now, let's find a₁ for each case.Case 1: d = 3From Equation 1: a₁² + 3a₁*3 = 10 => a₁² + 9a₁ - 10 = 0Solving quadratic equation:a₁ = [ -9 ± sqrt(81 + 40) ] / 2 = [ -9 ± sqrt(121) ] / 2 = [ -9 ± 11 ] / 2So two solutions:a₁ = (2)/2 = 1 or a₁ = (-20)/2 = -10Case 2: d = -3From Equation 1: a₁² + 3a₁*(-3) = 10 => a₁² - 9a₁ - 10 = 0Solving quadratic equation:a₁ = [9 ± sqrt(81 + 40) ] / 2 = [9 ± sqrt(121)] / 2 = [9 ± 11]/2So two solutions:a₁ = (20)/2 = 10 or a₁ = (-2)/2 = -1Therefore, possible pairs (a₁, d):Case 1: d = 3a₁ = 1: Then the sequence is 1, 4, 7, 10Check a₁*a₄ = 1*10 = 10 ✔️Check sum of squares of a₂ and a₃: 4² + 7² = 16 + 49 = 65 ✔️a₁ = -10: Then the sequence is -10, -7, -4, -1Check a₁*a₄ = (-10)*(-1) = 10 ✔️Sum of squares: (-7)^2 + (-4)^2 = 49 + 16 = 65 ✔️Case 2: d = -3a₁ = 10: The sequence is 10, 7, 4, 1Check product: 10*1 = 10 ✔️Sum of squares: 7² + 4² = 49 + 16 = 65 ✔️a₁ = -1: The sequence is -1, -4, -7, -10Check product: (-1)*(-10) = 10 ✔️Sum of squares: (-4)^2 + (-7)^2 = 16 + 49 = 65 ✔️So all four possible sequences satisfy the given conditions. However, the problem states "Find these numbers." Since arithmetic progressions can be increasing or decreasing depending on the common difference, but the problem doesn't specify any additional constraints, all four possibilities should be valid. However, maybe there's a standard convention to present them in a certain order?Wait, let me check if the problem mentions anything about the progression being increasing or decreasing. It just says "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ form an arithmetic progression." So unless there is a specific order required, all four sequences are valid. But let's check the problem statement again.Wait, the problem says "the larger root" of the equation. Wait, we already took the larger root as 10. So the product is 10. However, the four numbers could be positive or negative as long as their product is 10. But all four sequences we found have a₁*a₄=10, so they are all valid.But perhaps the problem expects the numbers in a particular order. Let me check the sequences again:First case with d=3:1, 4, 7, 10 (increasing)Second case with d=3:-10, -7, -4, -1 (also increasing, since d=3 is positive, but starting from -10)Third case with d=-3:10, 7, 4, 1 (decreasing)Fourth case with d=-3:-1, -4, -7, -10 (decreasing)So all four are valid. However, perhaps the problem expects four numbers in order, but since arithmetic progression can be increasing or decreasing, maybe both possibilities are acceptable. However, the problem might expect positive numbers? Let me check the sequences:First sequence: 1,4,7,10 all positive.Second sequence: -10,-7,-4,-1 all negative.Third sequence: 10,7,4,1 positive decreasing.Fourth sequence: -1,-4,-7,-10 negative decreasing.So unless there's a constraint in the problem that the numbers are positive or negative, all four sequences are possible. The problem doesn't specify any such constraints, so technically, all four are solutions. However, the problem says "Find these numbers." Maybe they expect all possible solutions? But maybe I made a mistake here.Wait, in the first part, the product a₁*a₄=10. If the progression is increasing, then a₁ is the first term and a₄ is the fourth term, so a₁ < a₄. If the progression is decreasing, then a₁ > a₄, but the product is still 10, so positive. But if the progression has negative terms, their product is positive as well. So both positive and negative sequences are possible.But the problem statement doesn't restrict the numbers to be positive or any specific order. Therefore, all four sequences are valid. However, maybe the answer expects all four possibilities? But the problem says "Find these numbers," without specifying that there are multiple solutions. Maybe we need to present all four possible sequences.But let me check the problem again. Wait, in the equation x^(1 + log x) = 0.001^(-2/3), we found the larger root is 10, so a₁*a₄=10. Then the sum of squares is 65. So both positive and negative terms can satisfy a₁*a₄=10. For example, if a₁ and a₄ are both positive, their product is 10. If both are negative, their product is also 10. So both possibilities are allowed. Therefore, there are two different arithmetic progressions: one with positive terms and one with negative terms, each can be increasing or decreasing.But let's check the problem again: it says "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ form an arithmetic progression." It doesn't specify whether they are distinct or positive, so all four possibilities are valid. However, in typical problems like this, sometimes they expect all possible solutions, but sometimes the answer might just present one, expecting that the other is similar. But given that the problem says "Find these numbers," perhaps we need to list all four possibilities? However, in the arithmetic progression, changing the sign of all terms and reversing the order would give the same progression in reverse. But maybe the problem considers them different since the order of terms is specified as a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄. Therefore, all four sequences are distinct and valid.Wait, let's see:First case: 1,4,7,10 (d=3)Second case: -10,-7,-4,-1 (d=3)Third case:10,7,4,1 (d=-3)Fourth case: -1,-4,-7,-10 (d=-3)So these are four different sequences. However, if we consider that arithmetic progressions are defined by their terms and the common difference, but the order matters here since it's given as a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄. Therefore, each of these sequences is unique.But the problem says "Find these numbers." Maybe they expect all possible quadruples. However, in many cases, such problems might have two solutions (positive and negative) but here it seems four. Wait, actually, no. Each common difference d=3 and d=-3 gives two solutions for a₁. But when d=3, a₁=1 or -10; when d=-3, a₁=10 or -1. So there are four possible sequences. Therefore, the answer is four different arithmetic progressions. But perhaps the problem expects all four? Let me check the problem again.Wait, the problem is stated as: "Four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ form an arithmetic progression." So the answer is these four numbers. Since there are four possible sequences, unless there's some constraint I'm missing, all four are valid. But maybe in the problem's context, they are expecting the terms to be positive integers? Let me check the sequences:1,4,7,10: All positive integers.-10,-7,-4,-1: All negative integers.10,7,4,1: Positive integers decreasing.-1,-4,-7,-10: Negative integers decreasing.So if the problem allows for negative numbers, all four are valid. But maybe in the original problem, the numbers are positive? Let me check the problem statement again.The problem mentions "the larger root of the equation," which is 10, so the product a₁*a₄=10. If we consider positive numbers, then a₁ and a₄ must be positive, so possible pairs (1,10) or (2,5), etc., but in our solutions, we have a₁=1 and a₄=10, or a₁=10 and a₄=1 (with d=-3). Wait, but in the case where d=3 and a₁=1, a₄=10. In the case where d=-3 and a₁=10, a₄=1. So these are two different positive sequences. Similarly, with negative numbers, a₁=-10 and a₄=-1, or a₁=-1 and a₄=-10. So four sequences in total.But perhaps the problem expects only positive numbers? Let me see. Since the problem doesn't specify, but the product is positive (10), so either both a₁ and a₄ are positive or both negative. So there are two possibilities for the product, leading to two different progressions. But in our solutions, we have four because for each sign (positive or negative), we have two progressions (increasing or decreasing). Wait, actually, for positive terms, d can be positive or negative. Similarly for negative terms. So perhaps the answer is four sequences.But in many problems like this, sometimes they consider sequences with positive common difference as the primary solution, but unless specified, it's safer to present all possible solutions. However, maybe I made a mistake here.Wait, let's think again. If a₁ is 1 and d=3, then the terms are 1,4,7,10.If a₁ is 10 and d=-3, the terms are 10,7,4,1. These are two different sequences. Similarly, a₁=-10 and d=3 gives -10,-7,-4,-1, and a₁=-1 and d=-3 gives -1,-4,-7,-10. So four sequences. But maybe the problem is expecting all of them. But in the problem statement, it's written as "Find these numbers." Maybe in the original problem's context, considering that arithmetic progression can be in any order, but since the problem specifies a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄, the order is fixed, so each of these four sequences is different. Therefore, the answer is four possible sequences. However, the problem says "Find these numbers," so perhaps we need to write all four possibilities.But let me check my calculations again to make sure. Let's verify the four sequences:First sequence: 1,4,7,10Product a₁*a₄=1*10=10, correct. Sum of squares a₂² +a₃²=16 +49=65, correct.Second sequence: -10,-7,-4,-1Product a₁*a₄=(-10)*(-1)=10, correct. Sum of squares: (-7)^2 + (-4)^2=49 +16=65, correct.Third sequence:10,7,4,1Product 10*1=10, correct. Sum of squares:7² +4²=49+16=65, correct.Fourth sequence:-1,-4,-7,-10Product (-1)*(-10)=10, correct. Sum of squares: (-4)^2 + (-7)^2=16+49=65, correct.Yes, all four sequences satisfy the given conditions. Therefore, the answer is these four sequences. But the problem says "Find these numbers." So unless the problem expects multiple answers, but in the format here, we need to put the final answer in a box. Since the user instruction says "put your final answer within boxed{}", which usually expects a single answer. However, given that there are four possible solutions, perhaps we need to present all of them. But how?Wait, perhaps there's a misunderstanding here. Wait, in the first part, the product is 10, which is a₁*a₄=10. In an arithmetic progression, a₁ and a₄ are related by a₄ = a₁ + 3d. So substituting, a₁*(a₁ + 3d) =10. Then, the sum of squares (a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2=65. Solving these equations gives us the possible a₁ and d. As we found, there are four possible sequences.However, maybe the problem expects integers? All the terms in the sequences I found are integers. So if the problem is expecting integer solutions, then all four sequences are valid. Therefore, the answer is these four sequences.But in the standard format, how do we present four different answers? Maybe the problem expects all of them, but given that the answer is to be boxed, which usually contains a single answer, maybe the problem has a unique solution. Wait, but according to our analysis, there are four solutions.Wait, let me check the binomial expansion part again. The term independent of y is the 13th term, which is term number 13. So five times that is 65, which is the sum of squares. So that part is correct. The equation x^(1 + log x)=0.001^(-2/3)=100 was solved correctly, leading to x=10 and x=0.01, with the larger root being 10, so a₁*a₄=10. All steps seem correct.Therefore, unless there's a mistake in my reasoning, there are four possible arithmetic progressions satisfying the given conditions. However, maybe I misread the problem. Let me check again.Wait, the problem says "four numbers a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ form an arithmetic progression." There is no restriction on the numbers being positive, integers, or anything else. Therefore, all four sequences are valid.But in the context of the problem, if they are expecting a single answer, maybe they consider that the term numbers are counted starting from 1, but in reality, in binomial expansions, terms are counted from k=0 as the first term. So term number k=12 is the 13th term, which we found. Therefore, five times 13 is 65, which is correct.Therefore, unless the problem has a unique solution, which it doesn't, as we saw, there are four possible sequences. However, maybe the problem expects the four numbers without considering the order? But in an arithmetic progression, the order is essential. Therefore, the four sequences are distinct. However, since the problem says "Find these numbers," and given that it's possible to have four different sequences, perhaps the answer is all four.But given the standard practice in math problems, sometimes they expect all solutions, and sometimes they might just present one. Given that the user wants the final answer in a box, which typically contains a single answer, but here we have four. Maybe the problem is designed to have two solutions (positive and negative), but in our case, four. Wait, but in reality, with the progression, changing the sign of all terms and the direction of the common difference gives similar sequences. For example, 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1 are reverses of each other with d=3 and d=-3. Similarly, the negative sequences are reverses with d=3 and d=-3.But since arithmetic progression is defined by its terms and common difference, these are distinct sequences. Therefore, unless specified otherwise, all four are valid. But in the context of the problem, maybe the answer is expected to list all four. However, in the format here, we need to put the final answer in a box, and multiple answers are usually separated by commas. But given that each answer is a sequence of four numbers, it might be messy.Alternatively, maybe the problem has a unique solution, and I made a mistake. Let me check once more.Wait, when we solved for a₁ and d, we found two possible values for a₁ in each case (d=3 and d=-3). But arithmetic progression is determined by a₁ and d. Therefore, the four sequences are indeed different. Therefore, the problem has four solutions. However, given that the answer needs to be boxed, perhaps we present all four answers in separate boxes? But I think the standard is to present all possible solutions in separate boxes. However, the user instruction says "put your final answer within boxed{}", which is singular. Therefore, maybe the problem expects only one solution, and perhaps there is a miscalculation.Wait, let me check the step where we found the term independent of y. The binomial expression is (y^(-1/4) + y^(1/6))^20. The general term is C(20, k) * (y^(-1/4))^(20 - k) * (y^(1/6))^k. Therefore, the exponent of y is:- (20 - k)/4 + k/6We set this equal to zero:- (20 - k)/4 + k/6 = 0Multiply both sides by 12:-3*(20 - k) + 2k = 0-60 + 3k + 2k = 05k = 60k = 12Therefore, term number k=12, which is the 13th term. Therefore, five times 13 is 65. So that's correct.Then, the arithmetic progression equations lead us to four solutions. Therefore, unless there is a constraint in the problem that I missed, the four sequences are correct. Therefore, the answer is four different arithmetic progressions. However, given the problem statement doesn't specify, but the user asks for the answer within a single box, maybe we need to list all four.Alternatively, maybe the problem expects the numbers in a specific order, but given the information, we can't determine which one. Therefore, the answer is that there are four possible sequences. But in many textbooks, unless specified, they might present all solutions. Since the user hasn't specified, and given the instruction to put the final answer in a box, I need to check if the problem might have a unique solution.Wait, going back to the equation x^(1 + log x) = 100. We found roots x=10 and x=0.01, with 10 being the larger root. Therefore, a₁*a₄=10. However, in an arithmetic progression, a₄ = a₁ + 3d. So, a₁*(a₁ + 3d)=10. Then, in the sum of squares (a₂)^2 + (a₃)^2=65, which is (a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2=65. We solved these equations and found four solutions.But if we consider that the problem might be expecting integers, then all four sequences are integer solutions. Therefore, the answer is the four sequences. However, in the box, how to present them? Maybe separated by commas and each sequence in brackets.Alternatively, maybe the problem is designed so that the numbers are positive, which would give two sequences: 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1. But since arithmetic progression can be increasing or decreasing, both are valid. But the problem says "numbers", not "terms", so maybe they just need to report the numbers regardless of order? But no, the order is given as a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄.Alternatively, maybe the problem is expecting us to take the positive increasing sequence as the answer. But unless specified, we can't assume. Since all four sequences are valid, I think we should present all four. But given the answer format, perhaps multiple boxed answers.But according to the user's instruction: "put your final answer within boxed{}". Since there are four possible answers, I think we need to present all of them. However, in standard practice for such problems, sometimes only the positive increasing sequence is taken. Let me check if that's the case here. For example, if a₁ is 1 and d=3, leading to 1,4,7,10, this is a simple arithmetic progression with positive terms. The other sequences involve negative numbers or decreasing order.But the problem doesn't specify positivity, so unless restricted, all four are valid. Therefore, I think the answer requires all four sequences. However, given the limitations of the answer format, maybe list them all inside the box separated by commas.Alternatively, maybe there's a miscalculation. Let me check once more.Product a₁*a₄=10. For the arithmetic progression, a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄, so a₄ = a₁ + 3d.Therefore, a₁*(a₁ + 3d)=10.Sum of squares (a₁ + d)^2 + (a₁ + 2d)^2=65.We derived that 2a₁² + 6a₁d +5d²=65, then using 2a₁² +6a₁d=20 from the first equation multiplied by 2, so 20 +5d²=65 => d²=9, so d=±3.Then for d=3, a₁² +9a₁ -10=0, solutions a₁=1 and a₁=-10.For d=-3, a₁² -9a₁ -10=0, solutions a₁=10 and a₁=-1.Yes, correct. Therefore, four sequences.Therefore, the answer is the four sequences:1, 4, 7, 10-10, -7, -4, -110, 7, 4, 1-1, -4, -7, -10But since the problem is in Chinese maybe, but presented here in English, and the user hasn't specified any restrictions, I need to present all four.But in the required format, boxed. Since multiple answers are allowed in boxes with commas, perhaps:boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, boxed{10}boxed{-10}, boxed{-7}, boxed{-4}, boxed{-1}boxed{10}, boxed{7}, boxed{4}, boxed{1}boxed{-1}, boxed{-4}, boxed{-7}, boxed{-10}But the user instruction says "put your final answer within boxed{}", which suggests a single box. Maybe multiple boxed answers separated by commas.Alternatively, the problem might have a unique solution if we consider that the numbers are positive and increasing. In many cases, problems like this assume positive unless stated otherwise. If we assume positivity, then the sequences would be 1,4,7,10 and 10,7,4,1. But since the problem says "numbers", not "terms of a sequence", maybe order doesn't matter. But in the problem statement, it's specified as a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄ forming an arithmetic progression, so the order is important. Therefore, both increasing and decreasing sequences are different.But again, without explicit constraints, it's safer to include all four. However, given the answer format restriction, maybe the answer is the four numbers in positive increasing order: 1,4,7,10.Alternatively, the problem might have intended the answer to be 1, 4, 7, 10. But since the negative sequences also satisfy the conditions, it's ambiguous. But perhaps in the original problem's context, considering the binomial expansion term number 13, which is 65, and the product 10, maybe the positive increasing sequence is expected.Given the ambiguity, but since the problem didn't specify, I think the proper answer is all four sequences. But given the answer format, perhaps present each sequence in a separate box. However, I need to check the guidelines. The user said: "put your final answer within boxed{}". So probably expects a single box. Maybe the problem assumes the simplest solution, which is the positive increasing sequence: 1,4,7,10.Alternatively, if the problem is from a specific source, maybe they expect that answer. But since I don't have that context, I'll go with the positive increasing sequence as the primary answer, but with a note that there are other solutions. However, the instruction says to put the final answer within a single box, so I need to choose one.Wait, but the problem might have a unique solution. Let me check once more.Wait, when we solved for a₁ and d, we found four solutions. But perhaps there's a mistake here. Let's re-express the arithmetic progression.Suppose the four terms are a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d.Their product: a*(a + 3d) = 10Sum of squares of second and third terms: (a + d)^2 + (a + 2d)^2 = 65We found that this leads to d = ±3, and a values accordingly.But when d=3, a can be 1 or -10When d=-3, a can be 10 or -1Therefore, four solutions.But if we consider that arithmetic progression terms are typically written in order, so if d is positive, the terms increase; if d is negative, they decrease. However, the problem doesn't specify increasing or decreasing. Therefore, all four are valid.But if the answer expects four numbers, and there are four numbers in the progression, but there are four possible progressions, each consisting of four numbers, how to present them?This is confusing. Maybe the problem has a unique solution, and I made a mistake in solving the equations. Let me check again.From the product equation: a(a + 3d) = 10From the sum of squares: (a + d)^2 + (a + 2d)^2 = 65Expanding the sum:(a² + 2ad + d²) + (a² + 4ad + 4d²) = 2a² + 6ad +5d² = 65From the product equation: a² +3ad =10Multiply by 2: 2a² +6ad =20Substitute into the sum equation: 20 +5d²=65 =>5d²=45 =>d²=9 =>d=±3Therefore, d=3 or d=-3For d=3:a² +9a=10 =>a² +9a -10=0 =>a=1 or a=-10For d=-3:a² -9a=10 =>a² -9a -10=0 =>a=10 or a=-1Therefore, four solutions. Therefore, there are four possible arithmetic progressions.But given that the problem is in a format expecting a single boxed answer, and given the initial problem's complexity, maybe the answer is the positive increasing sequence: 1,4,7,10. However, strictly speaking, all four are correct. Since the user might expect the most straightforward answer, which is positive integers in increasing order, I will present that one. But I need to mention that there are other solutions.But according to the instructions, I need to put the final answer within a single box. Given the ambiguity, but since the problem didn't specify any constraints, perhaps all four solutions should be listed. However, standard practice in such problems often leads to the positive integer solution. Therefore, I will go with boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, boxed{10} as the answer. However, to adhere to the instruction of a single box, maybe they expect the numbers separated by commas inside the box.Final Answer:The four numbers are boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, and boxed{10}.But also, the other sequences are valid. However, due to the format, I think the expected answer is the positive increasing sequence. So I'll present that.Final AnswerThe four numbers are boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, and boxed{10}.</think>Given four numbers (a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4) forming an arithmetic progression, we need to find these numbers based on the given conditions.1. Solving the equation (x^{1 + log x} = 0.001^{-frac{2}{3}}): - The right-hand side simplifies to (100). - The equation becomes (x^{1 + log x} = 100). - Taking logarithms, we solve ((1 + log x) log x = 2), leading to roots (x = 10) and (x = 0.01). - The larger root is (10), so (a_1 cdot a_4 = 10).2. Finding the term in the binomial expansion: - The binomial expansion is (left(frac{1}{sqrt[4]{y}} + sqrt[6]{y}right)^{20}). - The term independent of (y) is found by solving the exponent equation, leading to (k = 12) (the 13th term). - Five times this term number is (65), so (a_2^2 + a_3^2 = 65).3. Setting up the arithmetic progression: - Let (a_1 = a), common difference (d). - The terms are (a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d). - From (a cdot (a + 3d) = 10) and ((a + d)^2 + (a + 2d)^2 = 65): - Solving these equations, we find (d = pm 3) and possible values for (a). - For (d = 3), (a = 1) or (a = -10). - For (d = -3), (a = 10) or (a = -1).4. Possible sequences: - (1, 4, 7, 10) - (-10, -7, -4, -1) - (10, 7, 4, 1) - (-1, -4, -7, -10)Given the problem's context and the typical expectation of positive integers in increasing order, the final answer is:[boxed{1}, boxed{4}, boxed{7}, boxed{10}]]

🔑:Solution. To solve the given equation, we can rewrite it in the formx^{1+log x}=10^{2}From which we obtain(1+log x) log x=2i.e., log x=1 and log x=-2 or x=10 and x=10^{-2}.Now, let's find the term in the expansion of the given binomial that does not depend on y. The (k+1)-th term is:binom{20}{k} y^{frac{k-20}{4}+frac{k}{6}}and if it does not depend on y, it must befrac{k-20}{4}+frac{k}{6}=0i.e., k=12. Thus, the 13th term does not depend on y.From the condition of the problem, we havea_{1} a_{4}=10, quad a_{2}^{2}+a_{3}^{2}=5 cdot 13i.e.,a_{1}left(a_{1}+3 dright)=10, quad 2 a_{1}^{2}+5 d^{2}+6 a_{1} d=65from which we get d= pm 3, a_{1}=mp 10. Thus, the required numbers are -10,-7,-4,-1 or 10,7,4,1.

🧠:[<think>Okay, let's try to solve this problem. The question is: If the line y = -2 intersects the parabola y = x² + kx - 1 at only one point, then which of the options A, B, C, or D is correct? The options are k = 2, k = -2, k = ±2, or the value of k cannot be determined.First, I need to remember how to find where a line intersects a parabola. Since both equations are given in terms of y, I can set them equal to each other. That should give me the x-values where the two graphs intersect. So, substituting y = -2 into the parabola's equation:-2 = x² + kx - 1Now, let's rearrange this equation to standard quadratic form. That means moving all terms to one side so that it looks like ax² + bx + c = 0. Starting with:-2 = x² + kx - 1Add 2 to both sides:0 = x² + kx - 1 + 2Simplify the constants:0 = x² + kx + 1So, the quadratic equation is x² + kx + 1 = 0.The problem states that the line intersects the parabola at only one point. In quadratic terms, that means the equation has exactly one solution. For a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, there is exactly one solution when the discriminant is zero. The discriminant D is given by D = b² - 4ac.So, let's compute the discriminant for our quadratic equation x² + kx + 1 = 0.Here, a = 1, b = k, c = 1.So, D = k² - 4*1*1 = k² - 4.For there to be exactly one solution, the discriminant must be zero:k² - 4 = 0Solving for k:k² = 4Taking the square root of both sides:k = ±2So, k can be either 2 or -2. Therefore, the correct answer should be option C: k = ±2.Wait, but let me check again to make sure I didn't make any mistakes.Starting from the beginning, substituting y = -2 into the parabola equation gives x² + kx -1 = -2. Then, adding 2 to both sides gives x² + kx + 1 = 0. Correct. Then discriminant is k² - 4*1*1. Yes, that's k² - 4. Setting that equal to zero gives k² = 4, so k is ±2. So, the answer is C. Hmm.But let me verify with specific values. Let's try k = 2. Then the parabola becomes y = x² + 2x - 1. Let's see if the line y = -2 intersects it once.Set y = -2:-2 = x² + 2x -1Bring all terms to left: x² + 2x -1 +2 = x² + 2x +1 = 0That factors as (x + 1)^2 = 0, which indeed has one solution at x = -1. So, that works.Now, k = -2. The parabola is y = x² - 2x -1. Set y = -2:-2 = x² -2x -1Bring all terms to left: x² -2x -1 +2 = x² -2x +1 = 0Which factors as (x -1)^2 = 0, so x =1 is the only solution. That also works. Therefore, both k = 2 and k = -2 work, so the answer is C: k = ±2. Therefore, the correct option is C.I think that's correct. Let me check the options again. The options are:A: k = 2B: k = -2C: k = ±2D: The value of k cannot be determinedYes, since k can be both 2 and -2, the correct answer is C. So, the answer is C.Final Answerboxed{C}</think>To determine the value of ( k ) such that the line ( y = -2 ) intersects the parabola ( y = x^2 + kx - 1 ) at only one point, we start by setting the equations equal to each other:[-2 = x^2 + kx - 1]Rearranging this equation into standard quadratic form, we get:[x^2 + kx + 1 = 0]For the line to intersect the parabola at only one point, this quadratic equation must have exactly one solution. This occurs when the discriminant is zero. The discriminant ( D ) of a quadratic equation ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ) is given by ( D = b^2 - 4ac ). Here, ( a = 1 ), ( b = k ), and ( c = 1 ), so the discriminant is:[k^2 - 4 cdot 1 cdot 1 = k^2 - 4]Setting the discriminant equal to zero:[k^2 - 4 = 0]Solving for ( k ):[k^2 = 4 implies k = pm 2]Thus, the values of ( k ) are ( 2 ) and ( -2 ), which means the correct answer is:[boxed{C}],<think>Okay, so I have this problem here where the line y = -2 intersects the parabola y = x² + kx - 1 at only one point. I need to figure out what k is, and the options are A: 2, B: -2, C: ±2, or D: can't be determined. Let's see. First, I remember that when two graphs intersect, their y-values are equal at those points of intersection. So if I set the equations equal to each other, I can solve for x. That should give me the x-coordinates where they intersect. Since it's given that they intersect at only one point, that means the equation I get from setting them equal should have exactly one solution. Hmm, right. So that equation would have a discriminant of zero. Because the discriminant tells us the number of real solutions a quadratic equation has. If discriminant is zero, there's one real solution; if positive, two; if negative, none. So that seems like the way to go.Let me write this out step by step. The line is y = -2 and the parabola is y = x² + kx - 1. To find their intersection, set -2 equal to x² + kx - 1:-2 = x² + kx - 1Let's rearrange this equation to standard quadratic form. Subtract -2 from both sides? Wait, actually, bring all terms to one side. So:x² + kx - 1 + 2 = 0Wait, adding 2 to both sides:x² + kx -1 + 2 = 0 => x² + kx +1 = 0Wait, hold on. Let me check that again. The original equation is -2 = x² + kx -1. To move everything to the left side:x² + kx -1 + 2 = 0? Wait, if I add 2 to both sides, it's:x² + kx -1 = 2Then subtract 2 from both sides:x² + kx -3 = 0Wait, that's not right. Let me take it step by step. Original equation: -2 = x² + kx -1. Let's add 2 to both sides to get 0 on the left:0 = x² + kx -1 + 2So that's x² + kx +1 = 0Yes, that's correct. Because -1 + 2 is +1. So the quadratic equation we get is x² + kx +1 = 0. Now, since this quadratic equation must have exactly one real solution (because the line and parabola intersect at only one point), the discriminant must be zero. The discriminant of a quadratic ax² + bx + c is b² - 4ac. So here, a is 1, b is k, and c is 1. Therefore, discriminant D is k² - 4*1*1 = k² - 4. For there to be exactly one solution, D = 0. So:k² - 4 = 0Solving for k:k² = 4Taking square roots:k = ±2So k can be either 2 or -2. Looking back at the options, that's option C: k = ±2.Wait, but let me check my steps again to make sure I didn't make a mistake. Let me verify. If k is 2, then the quadratic equation becomes x² + 2x +1 = 0, which factors to (x +1)^2 = 0, so x = -1. Similarly, if k is -2, the quadratic is x² -2x +1 = 0, which factors to (x -1)^2 = 0, so x = 1. Both cases give a single solution, which would correspond to the line y = -2 being tangent to the parabola. So that makes sense. So the answer should be C. Hmm, but the options are A: 2, B: -2, C: ±2, D: can't be determined. So yes, C is correct.But wait, why is there an option A and B? Maybe someone might think only one of them works? Let me confirm. Let's plug in k = 2 into the original equations. The parabola becomes y = x² +2x -1. If we set y = -2, then x² +2x -1 = -2 → x² +2x +1 = 0 → (x+1)^2 = 0, so x = -1. So the intersection is at (-1, -2). Similarly, for k = -2, the parabola is y = x² -2x -1. Setting y = -2: x² -2x -1 = -2 → x² -2x +1 = 0 → (x-1)^2 = 0 → x = 1. So that's (1, -2). Both cases result in exactly one intersection point. Therefore, both k = 2 and k = -2 are valid, so the correct answer is C: ±2.Therefore, the answer is C.Final Answerboxed{C}</think>To determine the value of ( k ) such that the line ( y = -2 ) intersects the parabola ( y = x^2 + kx - 1 ) at only one point, we start by setting the equations equal to each other:[-2 = x^2 + kx - 1]Rearranging this equation to standard quadratic form, we get:[x^2 + kx - 1 + 2 = 0 implies x^2 + kx + 1 = 0]For the quadratic equation ( x^2 + kx + 1 = 0 ) to have exactly one solution, its discriminant must be zero. The discriminant ( D ) of a quadratic equation ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ) is given by ( D = b^2 - 4ac ). Here, ( a = 1 ), ( b = k ), and ( c = 1 ). Therefore, the discriminant is:[k^2 - 4 cdot 1 cdot 1 = k^2 - 4]Setting the discriminant equal to zero:[k^2 - 4 = 0 implies k^2 = 4 implies k = pm 2]Both values ( k = 2 ) and ( k = -2 ) result in the quadratic equation having exactly one solution, meaning the line ( y = -2 ) is tangent to the parabola. Thus, the correct answer is:[boxed{C}]]

🔑:Substitute y = -2 into y = x^2 + kx - 1, we get x^2 + kx + 1 = 0. According to the condition that they intersect at only one point, we have Delta = k^2 - 4 = 0, thus k = pm 2. Therefore, the correct choice is boxed{C}.

🧠:[<think>Okay, let's try to tackle this problem step by step. So, we need to find all integer sequences {a_n} that satisfy four conditions. Let me go through each condition and see what they imply.First, condition (1) says that every term a_n is an integer. That's straightforward. Condition (2) gives the starting values: a_0 is 0 and a_1 is 1. So we already know the first two terms. Condition (3) states that there are infinitely many m such that a_m = m. This means that no matter how far out we go in the sequence, there will always be some terms where the index matches the value. So, for example, a_1 = 1, and there are infinitely more such m beyond that.Condition (4) is a bit more complex. For every n ≥ 2, the set {2a_i - a_{i-1} | i = 1, 2, ..., n} is congruent to {0, 1, 2, ..., n-1} modulo n. In other words, when we compute 2a_i - a_{i-1} for i from 1 to n, and then take each of those results modulo n, we should get exactly the residues 0, 1, 2, ..., n-1, each appearing exactly once. That's a strong condition because it's requiring that these linear combinations form a complete residue system modulo n for every n ≥ 2.Let me start by computing the first few terms manually, using the given conditions, and see if I can spot a pattern or derive a recurrence relation.We know a_0 = 0 and a_1 = 1. Let's find a_2.For n = 2, condition (4) says that the set {2a_1 - a_0, 2a_2 - a_1} modulo 2 should be {0, 1}.Let's compute each term:For i = 1: 2a_1 - a_0 = 2*1 - 0 = 2. Modulo 2, that's 0.For i = 2: 2a_2 - a_1. Since we don't know a_2 yet, let's call it x. So 2x - 1. This needs to be congruent to 1 modulo 2, because the set {0, 1} modulo 2 must be covered. Since we already have 0 from i=1, the second term must be 1 mod 2. Therefore:2x - 1 ≡ 1 mod 2Simplify: 2x ≡ 2 mod 2 ⇒ 2x ≡ 0 mod 2. So 2x is even, which is always true, but we have 2x -1 ≡ 1 mod 2 ⇒ 2x ≡ 2 mod 2 ⇒ 0 ≡ 0 mod 2. Wait, maybe I messed up here.Wait, 2x - 1 ≡ 1 mod 2. Then 2x ≡ 2 mod 2 ⇒ 2x ≡ 0 mod 2, because 2 mod 2 is 0. So 2x ≡ 0 mod 2. But 2x is always 0 mod 2, regardless of x. So this equation is always true. That means that x can be any integer. But since a_2 must be an integer, but we need to satisfy that the set {0, 1} mod 2. Since 2a_1 - a_0 is 0 mod 2, then 2a_2 - a_1 must be 1 mod 2. But 2a_2 is even, so 2a_2 -1 ≡ -1 mod 2, which is 1 mod 2. Wait, that's true regardless of a_2. Because 2a_2 is even, subtract 1 gives an odd number, which is 1 mod 2. Therefore, regardless of a_2, 2a_2 - a_1 ≡ 1 mod 2. So actually, for n=2, the condition is automatically satisfied? That seems odd. So maybe a_2 can be any integer? But condition (3) requires that infinitely many a_m = m. However, a_2 might not necessarily be 2, but maybe it has to be? Wait, let's check.Wait, if a_2 is allowed to be any integer, but we need infinitely many m with a_m = m. But for m=2, if a_2 is not 2, that's okay, as long as there are infinitely many other m where a_m = m. However, maybe the recurrence conditions will force a_2 to be 2? Let's check.Wait, if we go to n=3. For n=3, the set {2a_1 - a_0, 2a_2 - a_1, 2a_3 - a_2} mod 3 should be {0,1,2}.Compute each term:i=1: 2a_1 -a_0 = 2*1 -0 = 2. Modulo 3, that's 2.i=2: 2a_2 -a_1 = 2a_2 -1. Let's call this x.i=3: 2a_3 -a_2. Let's call this y.So the set {2, x mod 3, y mod 3} must be {0,1,2}. Therefore, we need x and y to cover 0 and 1 modulo 3 in some order, since 2 is already present.Therefore, 2a_2 -1 ≡ either 0 or 1 mod 3, and 2a_3 -a_2 ≡ the remaining residue.Case 1: 2a_2 -1 ≡ 0 mod 3 ⇒ 2a_2 ≡ 1 mod 3 ⇒ a_2 ≡ 2^{-1}*1 mod 3. Since 2^{-1} mod 3 is 2 (because 2*2=4≡1 mod3), so a_2 ≡ 2*1 ≡ 2 mod3. So a_2 can be 2, 5, 8, etc. Similarly, if we choose a_2 = 2, then 2a_2 -1 = 4 -1 =3 ≡0 mod3. Then for i=3: 2a_3 -a_2 ≡1 mod3. So 2a_3 -2 ≡1 mod3 ⇒2a_3≡3 ≡0 mod3 ⇒ a_3 ≡0 mod3. So a_3 must be 0 mod3. But a_3 is an integer. So possible values are 0, 3, 6, etc.But let's check if a_3 must be 3? Let's see. If a_3 is 0, then 2a_3 -a_2 =0 -2 =-2≡1 mod3, which works. But then a_3=0, but a_0=0. Does this cause any problem? Wait, condition (3) requires infinitely many m where a_m=m, but a_3=0 ≠3, so that's allowed as long as there are infinitely many m where a_m=m. So maybe a_3 can be 0. However, let's check if this leads to a contradiction.But hold on, let's proceed step by step. Suppose we take a_2=2. Then we have 2a_2 -a_1=4 -1=3≡0 mod3. Then 2a_3 -a_2 ≡1 mod3. So 2a_3 -2≡1 mod3 ⇒2a_3≡3≡0 mod3 ⇒a_3≡0 mod3. So a_3 can be 0,3,6,...But a_3 is part of the sequence. Let's tentatively set a_2=2 and a_3=3. Because if we set a_3=3, then 2a_3 -a_2=6 -2=4≡1 mod3, which is correct. So maybe choosing the minimal possible values would lead to a consistent sequence. Let's try that.So assume a_2=2, a_3=3. Then check n=4.For n=4, the set {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1, 2a_3 -a_2, 2a_4 -a_3} mod4 must be {0,1,2,3}.Compute each term:i=1: 2*1 -0=2 mod4=2i=2: 2*2 -1=4 -1=3 mod4=3i=3: 2*3 -2=6 -2=4≡0 mod4i=4: 2a_4 -3. Let's call this x.So the set {2,3,0,x} mod4 must be {0,1,2,3}. Therefore, x must be 1 mod4. Hence:2a_4 -3 ≡1 mod4 ⇒2a_4 ≡4≡0 mod4 ⇒a_4 ≡0 mod2. So a_4 is even. So possible values 0,2,4,6,... But we can set a_4=4? Let's try. If a_4=4, then 2*4 -3=8 -3=5≡1 mod4. Perfect. So a_4=4.Proceeding to n=5.For n=5, the set {2a_i -a_{i-1} |i=1,2,3,4,5} mod5 must be {0,1,2,3,4}.Compute each term:i=1: 2*1 -0=2 mod5=2i=2: 2*2 -1=3 mod5=3i=3: 2*3 -2=4 mod5=4i=4: 2*4 -3=5≡0 mod5i=5: 2a_5 -4. Let's call this x.So the set {2,3,4,0,x} mod5. Missing residue is 1. So x ≡1 mod5. Hence:2a_5 -4 ≡1 mod5 ⇒2a_5 ≡5≡0 mod5 ⇒2a_5 ≡0 mod5 ⇒a_5 ≡0 mod5/ gcd(2,5)=5. So a_5 must be ≡0 mod5. Thus a_5=0,5,10,... Choosing a_5=5. Then 2*5 -4=10 -4=6≡1 mod5. Correct. So a_5=5.So far, the sequence is 0,1,2,3,4,5. It seems like a_n=n. Let's check for n=6.For n=6, set {2a_i -a_{i-1}} for i=1 to6 mod6 must be {0,1,2,3,4,5}.Compute:i=1:2*1 -0=2 mod6=2i=2:2*2 -1=3 mod6=3i=3:2*3 -2=4 mod6=4i=4:2*4 -3=5 mod6=5i=5:2*5 -4=6≡0 mod6i=6:2a_6 -5. Let's call this x.The residues obtained are {2,3,4,5,0,x}. Missing is 1. Therefore, x≡1 mod6.Thus, 2a_6 -5≡1 mod6 ⇒2a_6≡6≡0 mod6 ⇒a_6≡0 mod3. So a_6 is 0,3,6,9,... Let's pick a_6=6. Then 2*6 -5=12 -5=7≡1 mod6. Correct. So a_6=6.Continuing, this pattern seems to hold. So if we assume a_n=n for all n, does this satisfy all conditions?Check condition (3): there are infinitely many m (in fact, all m) where a_m=m. So that's satisfied.Check condition (4): For every n≥2, {2a_i -a_{i-1} |i=1,...,n} modn = {0,1,...,n-1}.If a_i =i, then 2a_i -a_{i-1}=2i - (i-1)=2i -i +1=i +1.Therefore, for each i from1 to n, 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1. So the set {i+1 |i=1,...,n} modn. Let's see:When i=1: 2i=2:3...i=n-1:ni=n:n+1≡1 modnThus, the set {2,3,...,n,1} modn, which is just a permutation of {1,2,...,n}. But we need the set to be {0,1,...,n-1} modn. Wait, but 2a_i -a_{i-1} for i=1,...,n gives residues {2,3,...,n,1} which is {1,2,...,n} modn, but the required set is {0,1,...,n-1} modn. These are different. For example, when n=2:2a_1 -a_0=2*1 -0=2≡0 mod22a_2 -a_1=2*2 -1=3≡1 mod2So {0,1} mod2, which matches. For n=3:{2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=3, 2a_3 -a_2=4} mod3: 2,0,1. Which is {0,1,2} mod3. Wait, that works. Similarly, for n=4:{2,3,4,5} mod4= {2,3,0,1}, which is {0,1,2,3} mod4. Similarly, for n=5:{2,3,4,5,6} mod5= {2,3,4,0,1}, which is {0,1,2,3,4}. So in general, when a_n=n, then {2a_i -a_{i-1}} for i=1 to n is {i+1} which modn cycles through the residues, starting from 2 up to n+1, which wraps around. But when taken modn, this is equivalent to {2,3,...,n,0} or something? Wait, for n=2: {2,3} mod2={0,1}; for n=3: {2,3,4} mod3={2,0,1}; for n=4: {2,3,4,5} mod4={2,3,0,1}; for n=5: {2,3,4,5,6} mod5={2,3,4,0,1}; which are indeed complete residue systems. Because starting from 2 and adding 1 each time, modulo n, you cycle through all residues. For example, in n=3: 2, 0, 1; which is all residues. Similarly for others. So yes, if a_n=n, then condition (4) is satisfied.But wait, in the case of n=2, {2,3} mod2 is {0,1}; n=3, {2,0,1}; n=4, {2,3,0,1}; n=5, {2,3,4,0,1}; etc. Each time, it's a shift, but still covering all residues. So the set {0,1,...,n-1} modn. Therefore, even though the order is different, as sets, they are equal. Therefore, a_n=n satisfies condition (4).But the problem says "Find all {a_n}_{n≥0}" that satisfy these conditions. So a_n=n is a solution. Is it the only one?Wait, earlier when we considered a_2, we saw that for n=2, the second term 2a_2 -a_1 must be 1 mod2, which was automatically satisfied for any a_2. But we chose a_2=2. However, suppose we had chosen a different a_2. Let's see what happens.Suppose we set a_2=5 instead of 2. Then for n=2:{2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=10 -1=9≡1 mod2}. So the set {0,1} mod2. That's okay.But then for n=3, let's see:i=1:2*1 -0=2 mod3=2i=2:2*5 -1=10 -1=9≡0 mod3i=3:2a_3 -5. Need this to be 1 mod3. So 2a_3 -5 ≡1 mod3 ⇒2a_3≡6≡0 mod3 ⇒a_3≡0 mod3. Let's choose a_3=3. Then 2*3 -5=6-5=1≡1 mod3. Good.Now proceed to n=4:Compute {2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=9≡1 mod4? Wait, n=4 now.Wait, for n=4, we need to compute {2a_i -a_{i-1} |i=1,2,3,4} mod4.Given a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=5, a_3=3, a_4=?Compute:i=1:2*1 -0=2 mod4=2i=2:2*5 -1=10 -1=9≡1 mod4i=3:2*3 -5=6 -5=1≡1 mod4i=4:2a_4 -3. Need the set {2,1,1, x} mod4. But this has duplicates: two 1's. So this can't be {0,1,2,3} mod4. Therefore, this choice of a_2=5 and a_3=3 leads to a conflict at n=4. Hence, invalid.Therefore, choosing a_2 not equal to 2 leads to a problem. So maybe the only possible sequence is a_n=n.Similarly, suppose we tried a_2=2, but then for some higher n, choose a different a_n. Let's see.Suppose we set a_4=0 instead of4. Then for n=4:i=1:2 mod4=2i=2:3 mod4=3i=3:0 mod4=0i=4:2*0 -3= -3≡1 mod4. So the set {2,3,0,1}, which is {0,1,2,3} mod4. So that works. But then proceed to n=5.For n=5, compute {2a_i -a_{i-1}} for i=1 to5.a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=2, a_3=3, a_4=0.Compute:i=1:2*1 -0=2 mod5=2i=2:2*2 -1=3 mod5=3i=3:2*3 -2=4 mod5=4i=4:2*0 -3= -3≡2 mod5i=5:2a_5 -0. Let's call this x.So the residues are {2,3,4,2, x}. Need the set {0,1,2,3,4}. But duplicates: two 2's. Therefore, even if we set a_5 such that x is 0 or1, we still can't cover all residues. For example, x must be 0 or1. Suppose x=0:Then set {2,3,4,2,0} missing 1. If x=1:Set {2,3,4,2,1} missing 0. Either way, incomplete. Hence, invalid.Therefore, choosing a_4=0 leads to a conflict. So even if we deviate once from a_n=n, it might create a problem in the next step. Thus, it seems that the only solution is a_n=n.Wait, let's check another deviation. Suppose we set a_3=0 instead of3. With a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=2, a_3=0.For n=3:Set {2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=3, 2a_3 -a_2=0 -2=-2≡1 mod3}. So residues {2,0,1} mod3. That's okay.For n=4:Compute {2, 3, -2, 2a_4 -a_3} mod4.Wait:i=1:2i=2:3i=3:2*0 -2= -2≡2 mod4i=4:2a_4 -0=2a_4.Set {2,3,2,2a_4} mod4. Need to cover {0,1,2,3}. But already two 2's. To make this set complete, 2a_4 must be 0 or1 mod4. If 2a_4≡0 mod4 ⇒a_4≡0 mod2. If 2a_4≡1 mod4 ⇒a_4≡2^{-1}*1≡3 mod4. So possible a_4=3 mod4.Suppose a_4=3:Then 2a_4=6≡2 mod4. So residues {2,3,2,2}. Not helpful. If a_4=0:2a_4=0 mod4. Residues {2,3,2,0}. Missing1. Still missing. If a_4=1:2a_4=2 mod4. Residues {2,3,2,2}. Still duplicates. If a_4=2:4 mod4=0. Residues {2,3,2,0}. Still missing1. So no matter what a_4 we choose, we can't get a complete residue system. Hence, choosing a_3=0 leads to a contradiction at n=4. Therefore, deviations from a_n=n seem to cause problems.Therefore, it appears that the only sequence satisfying all conditions is a_n=n. Let's verify this for a few more n.Take n=6 again with a_n=n:For i=1 to6: 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 as before. Modulo6: {2,3,4,5,0,1}, which is {0,1,2,3,4,5} mod6. Correct.Similarly, for n=7:{2,3,4,5,6,0,1} mod7. Which is all residues. So yes.Hence, the sequence a_n=n seems to satisfy all conditions.But the problem says "Find all {a_n}". Is there another sequence?Suppose someone suggests a different sequence where a_n=n for all n except for some finite number of terms. However, condition (3) requires infinitely many m with a_m=m. If we have a_n=n except for finitely many terms, then there would still be infinitely many m with a_m=m, so that condition is okay. But would such a sequence satisfy condition (4)?Suppose we change a_2 to 5 but then continue the rest as a_n=n. As we saw earlier, this leads to a conflict at n=4. Similarly, changing any term would likely disrupt the residue system for some n.Alternatively, suppose we have a permutation of the residues. For example, maybe the sequence {2a_i -a_{i-1}} modn is a permutation of {0,1,...,n-1}, but not necessarily in order. But in our previous example, changing a_2=5 caused duplicates in residues for higher n, leading to failure. So perhaps the only way to ensure that for every n≥2, {2a_i -a_{i-1}} modn is a complete residue system is to have each term a_i=i. Because otherwise, changing a term would create a duplicate residue in some modulus.Alternatively, maybe there are other sequences where 2a_i -a_{i-1} ≡i+1 modn for all i and n. But if 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 +k_i*n for some integers k_i, but since this has to hold for all n≥i, this seems only possible if k_i=0, hence 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 for all i≥1.Wait, let's check that. Suppose 2a_i -a_{i-1} ≡i+1 modn for all n≥i+1. But if 2a_i -a_{i-1} - (i+1) is divisible by all n≥i+1, which is only possible if 2a_i -a_{i-1} - (i+1)=0. Therefore, 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 for all i≥1. If this holds, then indeed for every n≥2, the set {2a_i -a_{i-1} modn |i=1,...,n} is {i+1 modn |i=1,...,n} which cycles through all residues as shown before. Therefore, this recurrence relation must hold: 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 for all i≥1.So, solving this recurrence relation would give the general form of the sequence. Let's solve it.Given the recurrence: 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1 for i≥1, with a_0=0, a_1=1.Let me write this as:2a_i = a_{i-1} + i +1Multiply both sides by 2^{i} to turn this into a linear recurrence.Wait, or perhaps solve it as a nonhomogeneous linear recurrence.The recurrence is:a_i = (a_{i-1} +i +1)/2But since a_i must be an integer (condition 1), we have that (a_{i-1} +i +1) must be even. Let's verify for the known terms:For i=1: (a_0 +1 +1)/2=(0 +2)/2=1. Which is integer.For i=2: (a_1 +2 +1)/2=(1 +3)/2=2. Integer.For i=3: (2 +3 +1)/2=6/2=3. Integer.Similarly, for i=4: (3 +4 +1)/2=8/2=4. Etc. So in the standard sequence a_n=n, this holds. But if we have any deviation, would this recurrence force it back?Suppose at some point a_k ≠k, then the next term a_{k+1} would be (a_k + (k+1) +1)/2. For a_{k+1} to be integer, a_k must be such that a_k +k +2 is even. For example, suppose a_2=5 (as before). Then a_3=(5 +3 +1)/2=9/2=4.5, which is not integer. Therefore, invalid. Hence, any deviation would lead to a non-integer term, violating condition (1). Therefore, the only solution where all a_i are integers is the one where each term satisfies a_i = (a_{i-1} +i +1)/2 with a_i integer. As we saw, this recursively forces a_i =i.Let me check this by induction. Assume a_{i-1}=i-1. Then a_i=( (i-1) +i +1)/2=(2i)/2=i. Hence, by induction, starting from a_0=0, we have a_i=i for all i. Therefore, the only solution is a_n=n.Therefore, the answer is the sequence a_n=n for all n≥0.Final AnswerThe only such sequence is the identity sequence, so the answer is boxed{a_n = n}.</think>Given the problem of finding all integer sequences ({a_n}_{n ge 0}) that satisfy the conditions:1. (a_n in mathbb{Z})2. (a_0 = 0), (a_1 = 1)3. For infinitely many (m), (a_m = m)4. For every (n ge 2), the set ({2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}) is congruent to ({0, 1, 2, ldots, n-1}) modulo (n).We start by analyzing the conditions step by step. First, we check the initial terms and verify the conditions for small (n). For (n = 2), the set ({2a_1 - a_0, 2a_2 - a_1}) modulo 2 must be ({0, 1}). This is satisfied if (a_2 = 2). Proceeding similarly for (n = 3), (n = 4), and higher values, we find that the sequence (a_n = n) satisfies the conditions. Next, we consider the recurrence relation implied by condition (4). For each (n), the set ({2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}) modulo (n) must be a complete residue system. This leads to the recurrence relation (2a_i - a_{i-1} = i + 1) for all (i ge 1). Solving this recurrence relation with the initial conditions (a_0 = 0) and (a_1 = 1), we find that (a_n = n) is the only solution that maintains integer values and satisfies all conditions.Deviations from (a_n = n) lead to contradictions in the residue system for some (n), thus violating condition (4). Therefore, the only sequence that satisfies all conditions is the identity sequence.[boxed{a_n = n}],<think>Okay, so I need to find all integer sequences {a_n} that satisfy four conditions. Let me go through each condition one by one to understand what they mean and how they might constrain the sequence.First, condition (1) is straightforward: every term a_n must be an integer. That’s clear. Condition (2) sets the initial terms: a_0 is 0 and a_1 is 1. So the sequence starts with 0, 1, and then we need to figure out the rest.Condition (3) says that there are infinitely many m for which a_m = m. So, the sequence must hit m at infinitely many positions. That suggests that the sequence isn’t just something like a linear function or another simple function that might only have finitely many fixed points. Instead, there must be an infinite number of m where the term a_m equals m.Condition (4) is more complex. For every n ≥ 2, the set {2a_i - a_{i-1} | i = 1, 2, 3, ..., n} is congruent to {0, 1, 2, ..., n-1} modulo n. In other words, when we take the values 2a_i - a_{i-1} for i from 1 to n and reduce them modulo n, they should cover each residue class from 0 to n-1 exactly once. That means this set is a complete residue system modulo n. So, for each n ≥ 2, those n values must be distinct modulo n.Hmm. Let me unpack that. For each n ≥ 2, the sequence of 2a_i - a_{i-1} from i=1 to i=n must be a permutation of 0, 1, 2, ..., n-1 modulo n. That seems like a very strict condition. It probably imposes a recursive structure on the sequence {a_n}.Given that this has to hold for every n ≥ 2, starting from n=2, maybe we can try building the sequence term by term and see if we can find a pattern or figure out the recursion.Let’s start with n=2. For n=2, we need the set {2a_1 - a_0, 2a_2 - a_1} modulo 2 to be {0,1}. Let’s compute the values:a_0 = 0, a_1 = 1, so for i=1: 2a_1 - a_0 = 2*1 - 0 = 2. Modulo 2, that's 0.For i=2: 2a_2 - a_1. We don't know a_2 yet. Let's call this 2a_2 - 1. So modulo 2, this expression is (2a_2 - 1) mod 2. Since 2a_2 mod 2 is 0, so the entire expression is (-1) mod 2 = 1 mod 2 = 1. So, regardless of a_2, the second term is 1 mod 2. Therefore, for n=2, the set {0,1} mod 2, which satisfies condition (4). So, for n=2, any a_2 would work? Wait, no, because 2a_2 - 1 mod 2 is 1, so regardless of a_2, since 2a_2 is even, subtracting 1 gives an odd number, which is 1 mod 2. Therefore, for n=2, regardless of a_2, the set {0,1} mod 2 is achieved. So a_2 can be any integer? But condition (3) requires that infinitely many a_m = m. However, a_2 could be 2, but maybe not necessarily. Wait, but maybe a_2 is forced to be something else by higher n?Wait, maybe not. Let me check for n=3. For n=3, the set {2a_1 - a_0, 2a_2 - a_1, 2a_3 - a_2} must be {0,1,2} mod 3. Let's compute these expressions:For i=1: 2a_1 - a_0 = 2*1 - 0 = 2. 2 mod 3 is 2.For i=2: 2a_2 - a_1 = 2a_2 - 1. We need this mod 3 to be either 0,1, or 2, but distinct from the previous one (which is 2). So 2a_2 -1 ≡ 0,1 mod 3.Similarly, for i=3: 2a_3 - a_2. This must be the remaining residue.So let's see. Let's denote:First term: 2 mod 3.Second term: 2a_2 - 1 mod 3.Third term: 2a_3 - a_2 mod 3.These three must be 0,1,2 in some order. We already have 2, so the other two terms need to be 0 and 1.So let's consider the second term. If 2a_2 -1 ≡ 0 mod 3, then 2a_2 ≡1 mod 3 ⇒ a_2 ≡2 mod 3 (since 2*2=4≡1 mod3). If a_2 ≡2 mod3, then the second term is 0 mod3.Then the third term must be 1 mod3. So 2a_3 - a_2 ≡1 mod3. Since a_2 ≡2 mod3, then 2a_3 -2 ≡1 mod3 ⇒ 2a_3 ≡3 ≡0 mod3 ⇒ a_3 ≡0 mod3.Alternatively, if the second term was 1 mod3, then 2a_2 -1 ≡1 mod3 ⇒ 2a_2 ≡2 mod3 ⇒ a_2 ≡1 mod3. Then the third term must be 0 mod3: 2a_3 - a_2 ≡0 mod3. Since a_2≡1, then 2a_3 -1 ≡0 mod3 ⇒ 2a_3≡1 mod3 ⇒ a_3≡2 mod3.Therefore, for n=3, a_2 must be either 2 mod3 or 1 mod3, and a_3 would be 0 mod3 or 2 mod3 respectively.But we also have condition (3) that infinitely many a_m = m. Let's remember that. So, if we set a_2=2, then a_2=2, which is m=2. Similarly, if we set a_3=0 or 3, but a_3=0 would not be equal to m=3, but if a_3=3, then a_3=3, which is m=3. But maybe we have to choose a_2 and a_3 such that some terms satisfy a_m=m.But perhaps there's a unique sequence that satisfies all the conditions. Let me see. Maybe the standard sequence a_n = n satisfies all the conditions. Let's check:If a_n =n for all n, then:For condition (3), obviously, all m satisfy a_m=m, so infinitely many.For condition (4), let's check for any n≥2:The set {2a_i -a_{i-1} | i=1,...,n} = {2i - (i-1) | i=1,...,n} = {2i -i +1} = {i+1 | i=1,...,n} = {2,3,...,n+1}. Then modulo n, this set would be {2,3,...,n+1} mod n. But n+1 ≡1 mod n, so the set is {2,3,...,n,1}, which is {1,2,...,n}. But modulo n, 0 is missing. Wait, the original condition says that the set should be {0,1,2,...,n-1} mod n. So if the sequence a_n=n, then 2a_i -a_{i-1} =i+1. So for i from 1 to n, the values are 2 to n+1. Modulo n, that is 2,3,...,n-1,0,1. So the set {0,1,2,...,n-1} mod n. Therefore, yes, this is a complete residue system. So the sequence a_n=n does satisfy condition (4). And of course, condition (3) is satisfied because all terms satisfy a_m=m. So the identity sequence is a solution.But the problem says "Find all {a_n}_{n≥0}" that satisfy the conditions. So is the identity sequence the only solution? Or are there other sequences?Let me check with n=2. Suppose a_2 is not 2. Wait, earlier we saw that for n=2, regardless of a_2, 2a_2 -1 mod2=1, so the residues are {0,1} mod2. So even if a_2 is not 2, say a_2=3, then 2*3 -1=5≡1 mod2. So it still works. So for n=2, a_2 can be any integer. But when we go to n=3, we saw that a_2 has to be either 1 or 2 mod3, but a_2 can be any integer congruent to 1 or 2 mod3. However, condition (3) requires that infinitely many a_m=m. So if we set a_2=2, then that's good for m=2. If we set a_2=5, which is 2 mod3, then a_2=5≠2, which is bad for condition (3). So perhaps to satisfy condition (3), we have to set a_m=m whenever possible? But how do we know which terms can be set to m and which can't?Alternatively, maybe the sequence must be the identity sequence. Let's test for n=3.Suppose we set a_2=2 (so a_2=2, which is good for condition (3)). Then, as we saw, a_3 must be 0 mod3. If we set a_3=3, which is 0 mod3 (since 3≡0 mod3), then a_3=3, which is good for condition (3). Then 2a_3 -a_2=6 -2=4≡1 mod3. Wait, earlier we thought that if a_2≡2 mod3, then 2a_3 -a_2≡1 mod3. So if a_3=3, then 2*3 -2=4≡1 mod3, which is correct. Then the set {2,0,1} mod3, which is {0,1,2}, so that's good.If instead we set a_3=0, then 2*0 -2= -2≡1 mod3 (since -2 +3=1). So 2a_3 -a_2=1 mod3. Then the set would be {2,0,1} mod3. But a_3=0≠3, so that would violate condition (3) for m=3. So if we want a_3=3, we need to set a_3=3, which is 0 mod3. So that works.Continuing to n=4. Let's see if the identity sequence works here. For n=4, the set {2a_i -a_{i-1} | i=1,2,3,4}.If a_i=i, then:i=1: 2*1 -0=2i=2: 2*2 -1=3i=3: 2*3 -2=4i=4: 2*4 -3=5Modulo4, these are 2,3,0,1. So {0,1,2,3} mod4. Perfect, that's a complete residue system. So the identity sequence works.What if we tried a different sequence? Let's suppose that up to n=3, we have a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=2, a_3=3. Then for n=4, we need {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1, 2a_3 -a_2, 2a_4 -a_3} ≡ {0,1,2,3} mod4.Given a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=2, a_3=3:i=1: 2*1 -0=2≡2 mod4i=2: 2*2 -1=3≡3 mod4i=3: 2*3 -2=4≡0 mod4i=4: 2a_4 -3. This needs to be ≡1 mod4. So 2a_4 -3 ≡1 mod4 ⇒2a_4≡4≡0 mod4 ⇒a_4≡0 mod2. So a_4 must be even. But if we want a_4=4, which is even, then 2*4 -3=5≡1 mod4, which works. If we set a_4=0, then 2*0 -3=-3≡1 mod4, but a_4=0≠4, which violates condition (3). So to satisfy condition (3), we need a_4=4. So a_4=4.Continuing, for n=5:Set {2a_i -a_{i-1} | i=1,...,5} must be {0,1,2,3,4} mod5.If we assume a_i=i up to i=4, then compute:i=1: 2*1 -0=2≡2 mod5i=2: 2*2 -1=3≡3 mod5i=3: 2*3 -2=4≡4 mod5i=4: 2*4 -3=5≡0 mod5i=5: 2a_5 -4. This must be ≡1 mod5. So 2a_5 -4≡1 mod5 ⇒2a_5≡5≡0 mod5 ⇒a_5≡0 mod5. If we set a_5=5, then 2*5 -4=10-4=6≡1 mod5. Correct. So a_5=5.So again, choosing a_5=5 works. If we tried to set a_5=10, which is 0 mod5, then 2*10 -4=16≡1 mod5, but a_5=10≠5, which violates condition (3). Hence, we need to set a_5=5.It seems like there's a pattern here where forcing a_m=m for each m is necessary to satisfy condition (3) and also allows condition (4) to be satisfied. Let's check for n=6.For n=6, if a_i=i up to i=5, then:i=1: 2*1 -0=2≡2 mod6i=2: 2*2 -1=3≡3 mod6i=3: 2*3 -2=4≡4 mod6i=4: 2*4 -3=5≡5 mod6i=5: 2*5 -4=6≡0 mod6i=6: 2a_6 -5. This must be ≡1 mod6. So 2a_6 -5≡1 mod6 ⇒2a_6≡6≡0 mod6 ⇒a_6≡0 mod3. So a_6 must be a multiple of 3. If we set a_6=6, then 2*6 -5=7≡1 mod6. Correct. So a_6=6 works.If we set a_6=3, then 2*3 -5=1≡1 mod6, but a_6=3≠6, violating condition (3). So we need a_6=6.Continuing this pattern, it seems that the only way to satisfy both conditions (3) and (4) is to have a_n=n for all n. Because if we set a_n=n, then condition (3) is satisfied (all m), and as we saw in the examples, condition (4) is satisfied because 2a_i -a_{i-1} =2i - (i-1)=i+1. Then for each n, the set {2a_1 -a_0, ..., 2a_n -a_{n-1}} is {2, 3, ..., n+1}, which modulo n is {2,3,...,n,0,1} (since n+1≡1 modn), which is a complete residue system {0,1,...,n-1} modn. So that works.But the problem states "Find all {a_n}_{n≥0}" that satisfy the conditions. So is there another possible sequence?Suppose we try to modify one term. Let's say set a_2=5 instead of 2. Then check if conditions hold.For n=2: {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1} = {2 -0, 2*5 -1} = {2, 9}. Mod2: {0,1}, which is okay. Mod3: For n=3, we need the set {2, 9, 2a_3 -5} mod3. Wait, let's compute for n=3:i=1: 2a_1 -a_0=2 mod3=2i=2: 2a_2 -a_1=2*5 -1=9≡0 mod3i=3: 2a_3 -a_2=2a_3 -5. We need this to be ≡1 mod3 (since we have residues 2,0 already). So 2a_3 -5 ≡1 mod3 ⇒2a_3≡6≡0 mod3 ⇒a_3≡0 mod3. So a_3=3 is necessary for condition (3). So set a_3=3. Then 2*3 -5=6 -5=1≡1 mod3. So residues are {2,0,1}, which is {0,1,2} mod3, good.Now n=3 is satisfied. But a_2=5≠2, which violates condition (3) for m=2. So even though we can satisfy condition (4) by choosing a_3=3, we break condition (3) because a_2=5≠2. Therefore, to have infinitely many m with a_m=m, we cannot skip too many. If we set a_2=5, then m=2 is lost. Similarly, if we set a_3=6, which is 0 mod3, then a_3=6≠3, losing m=3. Therefore, unless we set a_n=n for all n, we start losing the m where a_m=m. Since condition (3) requires infinitely many m, we can't skip infinitely many. So perhaps the only sequence that has infinitely many m with a_m=m is the identity sequence.Wait, but maybe there's another sequence where some terms are equal to their indices, but others are not, yet still having infinitely many m with a_m=m. For example, perhaps a sequence where a_n=n for even n and something else for odd n. But would that satisfy condition (4)?Let’s test this idea. Suppose a_n = n for even n, and a_n = n +1 for odd n. Let's check for n=2:a_0=0, a_1=1+1=2 (wait, but a_1 is supposed to be 1. Wait, condition (2) says a_0=0 and a_1=1. So we can't change a_1. So maybe modify starting from a_2. Let's say a_n =n for even n, and a_n = something else for odd n ≥3. But even that might not work.Wait, but we have to respect the initial conditions. a_0=0, a_1=1. Suppose we set a_2=2, a_3=4, a_4=4, etc. Let's try:a_0=0, a_1=1, a_2=2, a_3=4, a_4=4.Check n=4:Compute {2a_i -a_{i-1} for i=1,2,3,4}:i=1: 2*1 -0=2i=2: 2*2 -1=3i=3: 2*4 -2=6i=4: 2*4 -4=4Modulo4:2, 3, 2, 0. The residues are 0,2,2,3. Not a complete residue system. So duplicates (two 2s), missing 1. So condition (4) fails. Therefore, this sequence doesn't work.Alternatively, maybe set a_3=3 (so m=3 is hit), but set a_5= something else. Let's see.But for each n, the conditions impose constraints. For example, if we skip a_2=2 and set a_2=5, then even though n=2 and n=3 can be satisfied, we lose m=2. Similarly, if we skip a_3=3, we lose m=3. But condition (3) requires infinitely many m, so even if we skip some, we need infinitely many others. However, given that for each n, the conditions impose that 2a_n -a_{n-1} ≡k modn for some unique k, and if we set a_n=n, this works. If we set a_n different from n, maybe it's possible, but then we have to ensure that in all higher n, the residues still form complete systems. This seems very restrictive.Another approach: suppose that the sequence is uniquely determined by the conditions. Let's see.Given a_0=0, a_1=1.For n=2: 2a_1 -a_0=2, and 2a_2 -a_1≡1 mod2. As we saw, 2a_2 -1≡1 mod2 ⇒2a_2≡2 mod2 ⇒a_2≡1 mod1. Wait, mod1? No, wait, n=2. Wait, when n=2, the modulus is 2. So 2a_2 -1≡1 mod2 ⇒2a_2≡2 mod2 ⇒a_2≡1 mod1? Wait, 2a_2 ≡2 mod2 ⇒a_2≡1 mod1? That doesn't make sense. Wait, 2a_2 ≡2 mod2 implies 2(a_2 -1) ≡0 mod2, which is always true regardless of a_2. So a_2 can be any integer. But we saw for n=3, a_2 has to be ≡1 or 2 mod3. Wait, no—when n=3, we have to consider the set {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1, 2a_3 -a_2} mod3. Since 2a_1 -a_0=2 mod3, then the remaining terms 2a_2 -1 and 2a_3 -a_2 need to cover 0 and1 mod3. Which gives constraints on a_2 and a_3. But unless a_2 is chosen properly, it affects the residue for i=2. So even though a_2 can be any integer for n=2, higher n impose constraints.Therefore, it seems that the sequence is built recursively, with each a_n determined by previous terms and the requirement that 2a_n -a_{n-1} ≡ some value modn. But since the set {0,1,...,n-1} must be covered, the value 2a_n -a_{n-1} must be congruent to the missing residue modulo n.Wait, let's formalize this. For each n ≥2, the set {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1, ..., 2a_n -a_{n-1}} must be congruent to {0,1,...,n-1} modn. Since we are building the sequence term by term, when we get to term n, the previous terms (from i=1 to i=n-1) have already fixed the residues modulo n for the first n-1 elements of the set. The nth element (which is 2a_n -a_{n-1}) must then be congruent to the remaining residue modulo n.But how do the previous terms affect the residues modn? For example, when we consider modulo n, the expressions 2a_i -a_{i-1} for i=1 to n-1 were already considered mod i (for previous n's). But modulo n, those same expressions can take different residues.This seems complicated. Maybe another approach: if we suppose that a_n =n for all n, then as shown earlier, conditions (3) and (4) are satisfied. Suppose there exists another sequence {a_n} ≠ {n} that satisfies all conditions. Then there exists some minimal m ≥2 where a_m ≠m. Let’s suppose m is the smallest such index.Since for all k <m, a_k =k. Then for n=m, the set {2a_1 -a_0, ..., 2a_{m} -a_{m-1}} must be {0,1,...,m-1} modm. But since a_k =k for k <m, the first m-1 terms are 2*1 -0=2, 2*2 -1=3, ..., 2*(m-1) - (m-2)=2(m-1) - (m-2)=2m -2 -m +2=m. Wait, wait, let's compute 2a_{m-1} -a_{m-2} =2*(m-1) - (m-2)=2m -2 -m +2=m.So for i from1 to m-1, the terms 2a_i -a_{i-1}=i+1. So modulo m, those terms are 2,3,...,m. But m ≡0 modm. So the first m-1 terms are 2,3,...,0 modm. The last term is 2a_m -a_{m-1}. Since a_{m-1}=m-1, this term is 2a_m - (m-1). The entire set modulo m must be {0,1,...,m-1}. The existing terms are {2,3,...,0}, missing residue 1 modm. Therefore, 2a_m - (m-1) ≡1 modm. Solving for a_m:2a_m ≡1 + (m -1) modm ⇒2a_m ≡m modm ⇒2a_m ≡0 modm ⇒a_m ≡0 modm/ gcd(2,m). So if m is odd, gcd(2,m)=1, so a_m≡0 modm. If m is even, gcd(2,m)=2, so a_m≡0 modm/2.But we need a_m to be an integer. Also, condition (3) requires that infinitely many a_m=m. If we set a_m=m, then 2m - (m-1)=m+1≡1 modm, which is correct. However, if we set a_m≡0 modm (for odd m) or a_m≡0 modm/2 (for even m), but a_m≠m, then a_m would not equal m, which would violate condition (3) unless we have infinitely many other m where a_m=m.But if we have a minimal m where a_m≠m, then for m to be the minimal such index, we have to set a_m to satisfy the congruence above, but not equal to m. However, doing so would mean that this m is not part of the infinitely many required by condition (3). But since we can only have finitely many exceptions (as condition (3) requires infinitely many m with a_m=m), maybe this is allowed? Wait, but the problem states "infinitely many m", not "all but finitely many". So even if there are infinitely many m where a_m=m and infinitely many where a_m≠m, it's okay. But the problem is whether such a sequence can exist.Wait, but if we have a minimal m where a_m≠m, then to satisfy condition (4), we have to set a_m such that 2a_m - (m-1)≡1 modm. If we set a_m =m, this works. If we set a_m to some other value, say a_m =m +k*m, then 2a_m - (m-1)=2(m +k*m) - (m -1)=2m +2k*m -m +1=m(1 +2k) +1≡1 modm, which also works. So a_m can be m +k*m for any integer k. Therefore, a_m can be any integer congruent to m modm, which is any integer. Wait, no. Wait, 2a_m ≡0 modm (from earlier). Wait, let's re-examine:From 2a_m ≡0 modm. So 2a_m is divisible by m. Therefore, a_m must be divisible by m/gcd(2,m). So:If m is even, gcd(2,m)=2, so a_m must be divisible by m/2.If m is odd, gcd(2,m)=1, so a_m must be divisible by m.Therefore, for even m, a_m can be any multiple of m/2. For odd m, a_m must be a multiple of m.But if we want a_m to be an integer, which it has to be. For example, if m is even, say m=4, then a_4 must be a multiple of 2 (since 4/2=2). So a_4 can be 0, 2,4,6,... If we set a_4=4, that's good for condition (3). If we set a_4=2, then a_4=2≠4, which would not contribute to condition (3). Similarly, if m is odd, say m=5, then a_5 must be a multiple of5. So a_5=0,5,10,... If we set a_5=5, that's good; if a_5=0, then it's bad.Therefore, to maximize the number of m with a_m=m, we should set a_m=m whenever possible. However, for even m, a_m can be any multiple of m/2. If we set a_m=m, which is a multiple of m/2 (since m is even, m=2k, so m/2=k, and a_m=2k, which is a multiple of k), that's acceptable. For odd m, a_m must be a multiple of m, so setting a_m=m is the only way to have a_m=m (since other multiples would be 0, -m, 2m, etc., which are not equal to m except when the multiple is 1*m).Therefore, if we choose a_m=m for all m, then it satisfies the congruence conditions for all n≥2. However, for even m, there are other choices for a_m (like m/2, 3m/2, etc.), but those would set a_m to a different value, which might not equal m, hence violating condition (3) for those m.But condition (3) only requires that there are infinitely many m with a_m=m, not necessarily all. So, in theory, we could set a_m=m for all odd m and set a_m=m/2 for even m. Then, for even m, a_m=m/2≠m, but for odd m, a_m=m. Since there are infinitely many odd m, condition (3) is satisfied. Let's check if such a sequence would satisfy condition (4).Let me define a sequence as follows:a_0=0a_1=1For m ≥2:If m is odd, set a_m=m.If m is even, set a_m=m/2.Let's check for n=2:Set {2a_1 -a_0, 2a_2 -a_1} = {2*1 -0=2, 2*(2/2) -1=2*1 -1=1} ≡ {0,1} mod2. Which is {0,1} as 2≡0 mod2 and1≡1 mod2. Good.n=3:a_3=3 (since 3 is odd)Compute {2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=1, 2a_3 -a_2=2*3 -1=5≡2 mod3}Wait, modulo3: the set is {2,1,2}. But duplicates (two 2s) and missing 0. That's bad. So condition (4) fails for n=3.Therefore, this sequence doesn't work. Hence, our assumption that we can set a_m=m for odd m and a_m=m/2 for even m fails at n=3.Let me see why. For n=3, the third term is 2a_3 -a_2. If a_3=3 and a_2=1 (since 2 is even, a_2=2/2=1), then 2*3 -1=5≡2 mod3. But we already have 2a_1 -a_0=2≡2 mod3. So duplicates. Hence, the set {2,1,2} mod3 is not a complete residue system. Therefore, this sequence fails.So, even though we set a_3=3 to satisfy m=3, the earlier term a_2=1 (instead of2) causes a conflict in the residues for n=3.Therefore, modifying a previous term (a_2) to a non-fixed point (a_2=1≠2) causes a problem in higher n. Therefore, we cannot arbitrarily set some a_m=m and others not; the conditions for subsequent n enforce dependencies on previous terms.Hence, it seems that the only way to satisfy all conditions is to have a_n=n for all n. Because any deviation from a_n=n in an earlier term causes a conflict in the residue system for some higher n, thereby violating condition (4). Additionally, setting a_n=n ensures that condition (3) is satisfied (all m are fixed points), and as verified in earlier examples, condition (4) is satisfied.To confirm, let's suppose that a_n=n for all n. Then, for any n≥2, the set {2a_i -a_{i-1} | i=1,...,n} = {i+1 | i=1,...,n} = {2,3,...,n+1}. When reduced modulo n, n+1≡1 modn, so the set becomes {2,3,...,n,1}, which is just a permutation of {1,2,...,n}, but since we are working modulo n, 1,2,...,n-1,0. Wait, no, modulo n, the numbers 2,3,...,n,1 are equivalent to 2,3,...,0,1 modn. Which is the complete residue system {0,1,...,n-1} modn. Hence, the set {2a_i -a_{i-1}} covers all residues modulo n, as required by condition (4).Therefore, the identity sequence a_n=n satisfies all conditions. Now, to check if there are other sequences, suppose there exists a non-identity sequence that satisfies all conditions. Let m be the smallest integer where a_m≠m. Then, as previously reasoned, for n=m, the set {2a_1 -a_0, ..., 2a_m -a_{m-1}} modm must be {0,1,...,m-1}. Since a_k=k for k <m, the terms 2a_i -a_{i-1} for i=1,...,m-1 are 2,3,...,m. Modulo m, these are 2,3,...,m-1,0. The last term, 2a_m -a_{m-1}=2a_m - (m-1). This must be congruent to1 modm (since 0,2,3,...,m-1 are already present). Therefore, 2a_m - (m -1) ≡1 modm ⇒2a_m ≡m modm ⇒2a_m ≡0 modm ⇒a_m ≡0 modm/ gcd(2,m). As before, if m is odd, a_m must be0 modm, but since m is the minimal index where a_m≠m, we would have to set a_m=0, which contradicts a_m being 0≠m (since m≥2). If m is even, then a_m must be0 modm/2. So, for example, if m=4, a_4 must be0 mod2. Setting a_4=2 would give a_4=2≠4, but then m=4 is not a fixed point. However, the problem allows infinitely many fixed points, so maybe skipping m=4 is acceptable if there are others. However, the issue is that setting a_4=2 affects future terms. For example, when n=4, we have:The set {2,3,0,2a_4 -3}. If a_4=2, then 2*2 -3=1. So modulo4: {2,3,0,1}, which is complete. So that works. But then a_4=2≠4, which doesn't violate condition (3) yet, as long as there are infinitely many other m with a_m=m. However, proceeding to n=5:The set {2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=3, 2a_3 -a_2=4, 2a_4 -a_3=1, 2a_5 -a_4}. Modulo5, these are {2,3,4,1, 2a_5 -2}. The existing residues are1,2,3,4, so missing 0. Therefore, 2a_5 -2≡0 mod5 ⇒2a_5≡2 mod5 ⇒a_5≡1 mod5. So a_5 can be1,6,11,... If we set a_5=1, which is ≠5, violating condition (3). If we set a_5=6, then a_5=6≡1 mod5. Then for n=6:Compute {2a_1 -a_0=2, 2a_2 -a_1=3, 2a_3 -a_2=4, 2a_4 -a_3=1, 2a_5 -a_4=2*6 -2=10, 2a_6 -a_5}. Modulo6:2,3,4,1,4, and 2a_6 -6. The existing residues are1,2,3,4,4. Duplicate 4s, missing0,5. Therefore, need 2a_6 -6≡5 mod6 ⇒2a_6≡11≡5 mod6 ⇒a_6≡(5/2) mod6. But 2 and6 are not coprime, so solutions exist only if5 is divisible by gcd(2,6)=2. But5 is odd, so no solution. Contradiction. Therefore, setting a_4=2 leads to a problem at n=5 or n=6. Therefore, such a sequence cannot exist.This suggests that any deviation from a_n=n leads to an inconsistency in future terms, making it impossible to satisfy condition (4) for all n≥2. Therefore, the only solution is the identity sequence a_n=n.Final Answerboxed{a_n = n}</think>Given the problem of finding all integer sequences ({a_n}_{n ge 0}) that satisfy the conditions:1. (a_n in mathbb{Z})2. (a_0 = 0), (a_1 = 1)3. For infinitely many (m), (a_m = m)4. For every (n ge 2), the set ({2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}) is a complete residue system modulo (n).We start by analyzing the conditions step by step:1. Initial Conditions: The sequence starts with (a_0 = 0) and (a_1 = 1).2. Infinitely Many Fixed Points: Condition (3) requires that (a_m = m) for infinitely many (m).3. Complete Residue System: For each (n ge 2), the set ({2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}) must be congruent to ({0, 1, 2, ldots, n-1}) modulo (n).Testing the identity sequence (a_n = n):- For (n ge 2), the set ({2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}) becomes ({2i - (i-1) mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n} = {i + 1 mid i = 1, 2, ldots, n}). Modulo (n), this set is ({2, 3, ldots, n, 1}), which is a complete residue system ({0, 1, ldots, n-1}) modulo (n). This satisfies condition (4).Checking for deviations from the identity sequence:- If there exists a minimal (m) where (a_m neq m), it leads to contradictions in the residue system for higher (n). For example, setting (a_2 = 5) instead of 2 causes issues in subsequent terms modulo 3 and higher.Conclusion:- The identity sequence (a_n = n) satisfies all conditions.- Any deviation from (a_n = n) leads to inconsistencies in the residue systems required by condition (4), making it impossible to satisfy all conditions.Thus, the only sequence that satisfies all the given conditions is:[boxed{a_n = n}]]

🔑:To find all sequences {a_n}_{n ge 0} that satisfy the given conditions, we will proceed step-by-step.1. Define the sequence b_n: Let b_n = 2a_n - a_{n-1} for n ge 1. This transformation will help us analyze the properties of the sequence {a_n}.2. Analyze the distinctness modulo n: According to condition (4), for every n ge 2, the set {2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, 3, ldots, n} is congruent to {0, 1, 2, ldots, n-1} pmod{n}. This implies that b_i notequiv b_j pmod{n} for all 1 le i < j le n.3. Initial values: Given a_0 = 0 and a_1 = 1, we can compute b_1: [ b_1 = 2a_1 - a_0 = 2 cdot 1 - 0 = 2 ]4. Bound on b_n: Since b_i notequiv b_j pmod{n} for all 1 le i < j le n, the values b_i must be distinct modulo n. This implies that b_i can take values from 0 to n-1 modulo n. Therefore, b_n leq n + 1.5. Contradiction if b_k < k + 1: Suppose there exists some k such that b_k < k + 1. This would imply that a_n < n for all n > k, which contradicts condition (3) that states a_m = m for infinitely many m.6. Conclusion for b_n: Since b_n cannot be less than n + 1 without contradicting condition (3), we must have b_n = n + 1 for all n.7. Solve for a_n: Using the definition b_n = 2a_n - a_{n-1}, we have: [ n + 1 = 2a_n - a_{n-1} ] Rearranging, we get: [ 2a_n = n + 1 + a_{n-1} ] [ a_n = frac{n + 1 + a_{n-1}}{2} ]8. Verify the solution: We need to check if a_n = n satisfies all conditions: - For a_0 = 0 and a_1 = 1, it holds. - For a_n = n, we have b_n = 2n - (n-1) = n + 1, which matches our derived b_n. - Condition (3) is satisfied as a_m = m for infinitely many m. - Condition (4) is satisfied as {2a_i - a_{i-1} mid i = 1, 2, 3, ldots, n} = {2i - (i-1) mid i = 1, 2, 3, ldots, n} = {i + 1 mid i = 1, 2, 3, ldots, n} equiv {0, 1, 2, ldots, n-1} pmod{n}.Thus, the unique solution is a_n = n.The final answer is boxed{a_n = n}.