SOLUTION: Solve the equation log3 14 + log 3x = log3 42

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Question 46860: Solve the equation log3 14 + log 3x = log3 42
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log3 14 + log 3x = log3 42

Apply logarithmic law: log a + log b = log ab  -- provided their base is the same

In our case,
log3 14 + log 3x = log3 42

becomes

log3 14x = log3 42

Remove the logarithmic function from both sides of the equation

14x = 42

x = 3