To find : solution to the logarithmic equation algebraically.
Answer to Problem 60E
The solution to the equation
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept Involved:
The word “solve” means the process of finding the value of t that makes the equation true. In order to solve we need to undo whatever is done to t .
Formula Used:
Calculation:
Use the logarithmic property
Since we have logarithm on both sides we can drop it.
Distribute x in left side of the equation
Subtract xand 6on both sides of the equation
Simplify on both sides of the equation
When the quadratic equation of the form
Find the two values of x by simplifying further
Check for extraneous solution by substituting the result in the original equation.
Conclusion:
The solution to the equation
Chapter 3 Solutions
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