SOLUTION: Solve the logarithmic equation: In x +In(3x-1)=In 10

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Question 619316: Solve the logarithmic equation: In x +In(3x-1)=In 10
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the logarithmic equation:
In x +In(3x-1)=In 10
ln(x*(3x-1))=ln10
x(3x-1)=10
3x^2-x-10=0
(3x+5)(x-2)=0
x=-5/3 (reject, x>0)
or
x=2