Solve the given log function, Algebra

Assignment Help:

Example: Solve following equations.

2 log9 (√x) - log9 (6x -1) = 0

Solution

 Along with this equation there are two logarithms only in the equation thus it's easy to get on one either side of the equal sign.  We will also have to deal with the coefficient in front of the first term.

log9 (√x)2    =      log9 (6x -1)

log9 x = log9 (6x -1)

Now that we've got two logarithms along with the similar base & coefficients of 1 on either side of the equal sign we can drop the logs & solve.

x = 6 x -1

1 = 5x          ⇒            x = 1/5

Now, we do have to worry if this solution will generate any negative numbers or zeroes in the logarithms hence the next step is to plug this into the original equation & see if it does.

2 log9 (√(1/5) - log9( 6 ( 1 /5) -1) = 2 log9  (√1/5 ) - log9 ( √(1 /5)) = 0

Note that we don't have to go all the way out with the check here.  We just have to ensure that once we plug in the x we don't contain any negative numbers or zeroes in the logarithms.  Since we don't in this case we have the solution, it is x=(1/5)


Related Discussions:- Solve the given log function

Piecewise functions, Whereas we are on the subject of function evaluation w...

Whereas we are on the subject of function evaluation we have to now talk about piecewise functions. Actually we've already seen an instance of a piecewise function even if we didn'

Factoriz-ations, how to do factorization by taking out the common factor

how to do factorization by taking out the common factor

Isaac, 1. Isaac goes to an amusement park where tickets for the rides cost ...

1. Isaac goes to an amusement park where tickets for the rides cost $10 per sheet and tickets for the shows cost $15 each. a. Write an expression that describes the amount of money

Polynomial interest, If you deposited $500 for 4 years at 6% annual interes...

If you deposited $500 for 4 years at 6% annual interest, compounded semi-annually, how much money would you have saved?

Quarditic, what is quarditic equation

what is quarditic equation

Decimals, in her last gymnastics competition Keri scored a 5.6 on the floor...

in her last gymnastics competition Keri scored a 5.6 on the floor exercise, 5.85 on the vault and 5.90 on the balance beam. what was keri''s total?

Sail boating, How did they get an answer of 4.24899(-6) the question isc=4d...

How did they get an answer of 4.24899(-6) the question isc=4d(-1)/3.b. I now i substitute 23,245 for d and 13.5 for b, but don''t understand how they got this answer?

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd