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If \(\int _0^k\frac{1}{1+4^x}dx = log_2(\frac{4}{3})\), then \(k =\) _____

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Write 1/(1+4^x) = 1 - 4^x/(1+4^x) and integrate.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  • \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
  • \(\frac{2}{3}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Plan:
The antiderivative is $I(k)=k-\dfrac{\ln\left(\frac{1+4^k}{2}\right)}{\ln4}$. We test the given options against the target value.

Step 2: Test k = 3/2:
$I(k)=k-\dfrac{\ln\left(\frac{1+4^k}{2}\right)}{\ln4}$. For $k=\tfrac32$, $4^k=8$, so $\dfrac{1+8}{2}=4.5$ and $\ln4.5=1.504$. $\dfrac{1.504}{1.386}=1.085$. Then $I=1.5-1.085=0.415$.

Step 3: Compare with the target:
$\log_2\dfrac43=\dfrac{\ln1.3333}{\ln2}=\dfrac{0.2877}{0.6931}=0.415$. They match, so $k=\tfrac32$, option B.

Final Answer:
Integrating gives k - log base 4 of (1 + 4^k)/2, which is solved by k = 3/2. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\dfrac32} \]
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