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log3x+log3(x−8)=2 |
| Use the Product Property, logaM+logaN=logaM⋅N. |
log3x(x−8)=2 |
| Rewrite in exponential form. |
32=x(x−8) |
| Simplify. |
9=x2−8x |
| Subtract 9 from each side. |
0=x2−8x−9 |
| Factor. |
0=(x−9)(x+1) |
| Use the Zero-Product Property. |
x−9=0,x+1=0 |
| Solve each equation. |
x=9,x=−1 |
| Check. |
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| x=−1log3x+log3(x−8)=2log3(−1)+log3(−1−8)=?2 |
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| We cannot take the log of a negative number. |
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| x=9log3x+log3(x−8)=2log39+log3(9−8)=?22+0=?22=2✓ |
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