How do you solve #log_9 4+log_9(-3x)=2#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer ali ergin Aug 4, 2016 #x=-27/4# Explanation: #"So " log_a(b*c)=log_a b+log_a c# #"The equation " log _9 4+log _9(-3x)=2 " can be written as:"# #log_9(4*(-3x))=2# #log_9(-12x)=2# #"So " log _a b=x rarr b=a^x# #"Then:"# #log_9(-12x)=2# #-12x=9^2# #-12x=81# #x=-81/12# #x=-27/4# Answer link Related questions What is the common logarithm of 10? How do I find the common logarithm of a number? What is a common logarithm or common log? What are common mistakes students make with common log? How do I find the common logarithm of 589,000? How do I find the number whose common logarithm is 2.6025? What is the common logarithm of 54.29? What is the value of the common logarithm log 10,000? What is #log_10 10#? How do I work in #log_10# in Excel? See all questions in Common Logs Impact of this question 1679 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License