SOLUTION: 2 log10x+1=log10 250

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Question 752143: 2 log10x+1=log10 250
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+log10%28x%2B1%29=log10+%28250%29
+log10%28x%2B1%29%5E2=log10+%28250%29
(x+1)^2=250
x+1=√250
x=-1±√250≈1±15.81
x≈-16.81(reject, (x+1)>0)
or
x≈14.81