SOLUTION: solve for x: log_3 (x - 2) = 3 - log_3 (x + 4)

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Question 910912: solve for x:
log_3 (x - 2) = 3 - log_3 (x + 4)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the logs is the log of the product:





Since if and only if ,



So



Solve the quadratic for . Discard the negative root because it is not in the domain of nor is it in the domain of

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it