SOLUTION: How do you solve this logarithmic equation: log(4X+1)-log(2X-3)=2

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Question 143981: How do you solve this logarithmic equation: log(4X+1)-log(2X-3)=2
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, vleith:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Combine the logs using the identity


Rewrite the equation using the property: ====>


Square 10 to get 100


Multiply both sides by


Distribute


Add 300 to both sides


Subtract 4x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 196 to isolate x



Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)


Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given






Plug that back in and check with a calculator

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