SOLUTION: Solve the equation ln (x+5) + ln (x+3) = ln 3 algebraiclly

Question 1064210: Solve the equation ln (x+5) + ln (x+3) = ln 3 algebraiclly
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-6 or -2
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the equation ln (x+5) + ln (x+3) = ln 3 algebraiclly

ln (x + 5) + ln (x + 3) = ln 3
ln [(x + 5)(x + 3)] = ln 3

(x + 2)(x + 6) = 0
x + 2 = 0 OR x = - 6 (ignore)
As x = - 6 is an EXTRANEOUS solution, the ONLY solution is:
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