Unable to prove this Equation

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In summary, there are several reasons why an equation may be unable to be proven. Scientists use various methods and techniques to try and prove equations, but if they are unable to do so, it may indicate a need for further research. The inability to prove an equation does not necessarily mean it is false, as it may simply require more information or advancements in technology. Despite not being able to be proven, equations can still be useful and may potentially be proven in the future with continued research and advancements.
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Homework Statement
Prove,
##\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 1^\circ}(2021)} +\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 2^\circ}(2021)} +\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 3^\circ}(2021)} +...+\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 89^\circ}(2021)} = 0 ##
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{\log_{2021}(tan\ 1^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 2^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 3^\circ)} +...+{\log_{2021}(tan\ 89^\circ)} = 0 \\

Antilog_{2021}[{\log_{2021}(tan\ 1^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 2^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 3^\circ)} +...+{\log_{2021}(tan\ 89^\circ)} ] = Antilog_{2021}[0]\\
tan\ 1^\circ + tan\ 2^\circ + tan\ 3^\circ +...+ tan\ 89^\circ = 1\\
arctan(tan\ 1^\circ + tan\ 2^\circ + tan\ 3^\circ +...+ tan\ 89^\circ = 1)\\
1^\circ +2^\circ +3^\circ +...+89^\circ = 45^\circ \\
\frac{89}{2} \times 90^\circ=45^\circ \\
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Where did I make mistake?
I also want to know How to display a long equation in the same line in MathJax(Ex. 2nd line)
 
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Manasan3010 said:
Problem Statement: Proof,
The above should be Prove.
You prove (verb) a statement to arrive at a proof (noun).
Manasan3010 said:
##\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 1^\circ}(2021)} +\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 2^\circ}(2021)} +\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 3^\circ}(2021)} +...+\frac{1}{\log_{tan\ 89^\circ}(2021)} = 0 ##
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Working

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{\log_{2021}(tan\ 1^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 2^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 3^\circ)} +...+{\log_{2021}(tan\ 89^\circ)} = 0 \\

Antilog_{2021}[{\log_{2021}(tan\ 1^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 2^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 3^\circ)} +...+{\log_{2021}(tan\ 89^\circ)} ] = Antilog_{2021}[0]##
The line below has an error.
##f(a + b + c) \ne f(a) + f(b) + f(c)##, in general.
Manasan3010 said:
##tan\ 1^\circ + tan\ 2^\circ + tan\ 3^\circ +...+ tan\ 89^\circ = 1\\
arctan(tan\ 1^\circ + tan\ 2^\circ + tan\ 3^\circ +...+ tan\ 89^\circ = 1)\\
1^\circ +2^\circ +3^\circ +...+89^\circ = 45^\circ \\
\frac{89}{2} \times 90^\circ=45^\circ \\
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Where did I make mistake?
I also want to know How to display a long equation in the same line in MathJax(Ex. 2nd line)
 
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Mark44 said:
The line below has an error.
f(a+b+c)≠f(a)+f(b)+f(c)f(a+b+c)≠f(a)+f(b)+f(c)f(a + b + c) \ne f(a) + f(b) + f(c), in general.
Which line are you referring to and What should I to get the correct steps?
 
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Manasan3010 said:
Which line are you referring to and What should I to get the correct steps?
The second and third lines of your work.
Manasan3010 said:
##Antilog_{2021}[{\log_{2021}(tan\ 1^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 2^\circ)} +{\log_{2021}(tan\ 3^\circ)} +...+{\log_{2021}(tan\ 89^\circ)} ] = Antilog_{2021}[0]##
The line below doesn't follow from the line above.
Manasan3010 said:
##tan\ 1^\circ + tan\ 2^\circ + tan\ 3^\circ +...+ tan\ 89^\circ = 1##
You are in essence saying that ##f(a + b + c) = f(a) + f(b) + f(c)##, which is generally not true.

Start in again with your first line:
##\log_{2021}(\tan 1^\circ) +\log_{2021}(\tan 2^\circ) +\log_{2021}(\tan 3^\circ) +...+\log_{2021}(\tan 89^\circ) = 0##

Use the idea that ##\log_b(A) + \log_b(B) = \log_b(AB)##
 
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I found the solution Thanks.

If anyone looking for solution Then,
tan1 .tan2 .tan3……tan87 .tan88. tan89

tan1 . tan 2 . tan 3 ….. cot3. cot 2. cot 1

tan1.cot1 . tan2.cot2 …..tan44.cot44. tan45

1*1*1*1…….1
 
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There's actually an issue with the problem as stated. The middle term of the series would be
$$\frac 1{\log_{\tan 45^\circ}2021},$$ but the logarithm is undefined since there's no power of 1 that's equal to 2021.
 
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1. What does it mean when an equation cannot be proven?

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