Solve the equation: log(x + 3) + log x = 1

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Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Section10.3: Evaluate And Graph Logarithmic Functions
Problem 202E: In the following exercises, solve each logarithmic equation. 202. lne4x=8
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Solve the equation: log(x + 3) + log x = 1

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Given that:

The equation log(x + 3) + log x = 1

To use the formula,

log (a) + log (b) = log (ab)

e log x = x

log (x + 3 ) + log (x) = log ((x + 3) x )

Then,

log(x + 3) + log x = 1

log ((x + 3) x ) = 1

log (x2 + 3x ) = 1

 

 

 

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