Solve. Be sure to show and explain your work. log₁(x + 3) + log(x − 3) = 2

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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
Section5.6: Exponential And Logarithmic Equations
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2. Part 2 - Find the error(s) and solve the problem correctly.
Solve. Be sure to show and explain your work.
log4(x + 3) + log4 (x − 3)
Answer:
= 2
log4(x + 3) + log₁(x − 3) = 2
log₁(x +3+x − 3) = 2
log4(2x) = 2
4² = 2x
16 = 2x
8 = x
Transcribed Image Text:2. Part 2 - Find the error(s) and solve the problem correctly. Solve. Be sure to show and explain your work. log4(x + 3) + log4 (x − 3) Answer: = 2 log4(x + 3) + log₁(x − 3) = 2 log₁(x +3+x − 3) = 2 log4(2x) = 2 4² = 2x 16 = 2x 8 = x
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