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Q) log(x+1)+log(x-1)=log 8

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log(x+1)+log(x-1)=log 8
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log(x^2-1) = log(8)
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x^2-1 = 8
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x^2-9 = 0
(x-3)(x+3) = 0
Usable answer:
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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