SOLUTION: Use the following property to solve the equation. For positive numbers b, x and y where b doesn't = 1, logb y if and only if x = y. log(3x + 2) = log(x - 1)

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Question 39464: Use the following property to solve the equation. For positive numbers b, x and y where b doesn't = 1, logb y if and only if x = y.
log(3x + 2) = log(x - 1)
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%283x+%2B+2%29+=+log%28x+-+1%29
3x+%2B+2+=+x+-+1
2x+=+-3
x+=+%28-3%2F2%29
Since ten to any power doesn't equal a negative number, a solution does not exist.