SOLUTION: solve this {{{ log(3,sqrt(x-5)) = 2 }}}
I try to solve like this
log3 (x-5)^1/2 - log3 5/2 = log3 9
x^1/2 - 5/2 = 9
x^1/2 = 23/2
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Question 858777: solve this
I try to solve like this
log3 (x-5)^1/2 - log3 5/2 = log3 9
x^1/2 - 5/2 = 9
x^1/2 = 23/2
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If
if and only if
, therefore:
Square both sides and solve the resulting single variable linear equation.
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Base was not stated. Assuming base is 10.
OR
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