How do you solve #log_2 x = log_4 (x+6)#?
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Using the change of base rule we have that
Only
We have to use the properties of logarithms.
Explanation:
which is thus reduced to a quadratic equation which can be solved by the quadratic formula to get the two roots:
For
But for
Make both sides have a base of
Explanation:
Change to
Notice that on the right side, the
Change the
Remember this logarithm rule.
Like before, the
Remember that in