SOLUTION: solve the equation. log3(x+2)= -2

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Question 520593: solve the equation.
log3(x+2)= -2

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log3(x+2)= -2
3^(log[3](x+2))=3^(-2)
x+2=1/9
9x+18=1
9x=-17
x=-17/9
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Ed

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