SOLUTION: solve the equation and only give the exact answer. (no decimals) log(3x)+log(x-2)=log(x-4)

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Question 950730: solve the equation and only give the exact answer. (no decimals)
log(3x)+log(x-2)=log(x-4)

Answer by erica65404(394)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


first use the addition of logs rule [loga + logb is equivalent to log(a*b)]



logs on each side end up cancelling themselves out as long as everything has a log of the same base.












The answer is x = 1 and 4/3.

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