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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 93

In Exercises 89–102, determine whether each equation is true or false. Where possible, show work to support your conclusion. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement.
x log 10x = x2

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Recall the logarithm property: log(10x) = x because the base of the logarithm is 10 and 10^x is the argument.
Rewrite the left side of the equation using this property: x \, log(10x) = x \, x = x2.
Compare the left side and the right side of the original equation: both simplify to x2, so the equation is true for all real values of x.
Since the equation is true as given, no changes are necessary to make it true.
To summarize, the key step is recognizing the logarithm property that log(10x) = x, which simplifies the expression and confirms the equality.

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