SOLUTION: Hi. I need some help with a math problem. log[x] (x+4) + log[3] (x-2) = 3 I have no idea what to do, as there are different bases, and I don't understand how to change them.

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Question 847088: Hi. I need some help with a math problem.
log[x] (x+4) + log[3] (x-2) = 3
I have no idea what to do, as there are different bases, and I don't understand how to change them.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the change of base formula:



For this problem it might be easier to convert to base 3:



Hopefully you can solve it from there.