Solving a Logarithmic (and Exponential) Equation


Solving an Logarithmic Equation Algebraically Example #1

  • log[5](x + 7) = log[5](2x + 3)


Solving an Logarithmic Equation Algebraically Example #2

  • log[9](-11x + 2) = log[9](x^2 + 30)


Solving an Logarithmic Equation Algebraically Example #3

  • log[2]x = log[2](x + 6)


Solving an Logarithmic Equation Algebraically Example #4

  • log[6]48 = log[6](x + 7) + log[6](x - 1)


Solving an Logarithmic Equation Algebraically Example #5

  • log(2x - 7) + log(x - 1) = log(x + 1) + log(x - 3)


Solving a Logarithmic or Exponential Equation Using a Graphing Calculator

  • convert all logs to base 10


Solving an Exponential Equation Algebraically Using Logarithms Example #1

  • take the common logarithm of both sides
  • solve for x
  • 2^x = 12


Solving an Exponential Equation Algebraically Using Logarithms Example #2

  • 8(10^x) = 72


Solving an Exponential Equation Algebraically Using Logarithms Example #3

  • 4^(x + 1) = 3


Solving an Exponential Equation Algebraically Using Logarithms Example #4

  • 4^x = 6^(x - 2)

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