SOLUTION: im not sure how to solve logarithmic and/or exponential equations! here is on of my questions... maybe some steps on how to find the answer would really help me! {{{ log7(x+1)=l

Question 536640: im not sure how to solve logarithmic and/or exponential equations! here is on of my questions... maybe some steps on how to find the answer would really help me!

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josmiceli:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Equal logs with equal bases must have equal arguments.

So:

Collect terms and solve the resulting quadratic equation. Note: It won't factor over the rationals, so use the quadratic formula.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Some general rules are

You can use the rules in both directions

The rule to apply here is:
If this is true: ,
then , so

(I used trial and error)
Divide both sides by

check answer:

OK
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