SOLUTION: What is the first step in solving this logarithmic equation: log 3 + log (x + 1) = log (2x + 4) PLEASE HELP

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Question 816800: What is the first step in solving this logarithmic equation: log 3 + log (x + 1) = log (2x + 4)
PLEASE HELP

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
log 3 + log (x + 1) = log (2x + 4) | 1st step would be to get them on one side of the EQ
log 3 + log (x + 1)- log (2x + 4) = 0 | write as one Logarithm
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3x+ 3 = 2x + 4
x = 1
CHECKING our answer***
log 3 + log (x + 1) = log (2x + 4)
log 3 + log (2) = log (6)
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