Analyzing the Setup
We are presented with the following transcendental equation:
e2x−11ex−45e−x+281=0
To simplify this expression, we eliminate the negative exponent and the fraction by multiplying the entire equation by
2ex. This strategic transformation yields:
2e3x−22e2x+81ex−90=0
The Master Equation
By introducing the substitution
t=ex, we convert the transcendental equation into a standard cubic polynomial in terms of
t:
2t3−22t2+81t−90=0
Let the roots of this cubic equation be t1,t2, and t3. These roots correspond to the exponential values ex1,ex2, and ex3, where x1,x2,x3 are the roots of the original equation.
Applying Vieta's Formulas
According to Vieta's formulas, for a cubic equation of the form at3+bt2+ct+d=0, the product of the roots is given by −ad. In our specific case, a=2 and d=−90.
Calculating the product of the roots:
t1t2t3=−(2−90)=45
Since
ti=exi, we can express the product as:
ex1⋅ex2⋅ex3=ex1+x2+x3=45
Final Calculation
To isolate the sum of the roots
x1+x2+x3, we take the natural logarithm of both sides:
x1+x2+x3=loge45
Comparing this result to the form logeP, we identify the value of P. The final result is:
P=45