SOLUTION: Solve the logarithmic equation for x. log3 4 + log3 x = log3 6 + log3(x − 3)

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Question 968014: Solve the logarithmic equation for x.
log3 4 + log3 x = log3 6 + log3(x − 3)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, nakaguma:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the logarithmic equation for x.
log3 4 + log3 x = log3 6 + log3(x − 3)
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log3[4x] = log3[6(x-3)]
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4x = 6x-18
2x = 18
x = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by nakaguma(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Log3 (4x) = log3[6. (X-3)] <=> 4x = 6x - 18 <=> 6x-4x = 18 <=> 2x = 18 <=> x = 18/2 <=> x = 9