SOLUTION: 9-log4(x+8)=8 I keep getting stuck at log4(x+8)= -1

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Question 1010591: 9-log4(x+8)=8 I keep getting stuck at log4(x+8)= -1
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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9-log4(x+8) = 8
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log4(x+8) = 1
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x+8 = 4
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x = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9-log4(x+8)=8 I keep getting stuck at log4(x+8)= -1
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Assuming you mean base 4:
log4(x+8)= -1 *******
log4(x+8)= +1 NOT -1
x+8 = 4^1 = 4
x = -4