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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 87

Solve each logarithmic equation in Exercises 49–92. Be sure to reject any value of x that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic expressions. Give the exact answer. Then, where necessary, use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation, correct to two decimal places, for the solution. log x+log(x+3)=log 10

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Recall the logarithmic property that states \( \log a + \log b = \log (a \times b) \). Use this to combine the left side of the equation: \( \log x + \log (x+3) = \log [x(x+3)] \).
Rewrite the equation using the combined logarithm: \( \log [x(x+3)] = \log 10 \).
Since the logarithms are equal and have the same base, set their arguments equal: \( x(x+3) = 10 \).
Expand and rewrite the equation as a quadratic: \( x^2 + 3x = 10 \), then bring all terms to one side to get \( x^2 + 3x - 10 = 0 \).
Solve the quadratic equation using the quadratic formula or factoring, then check each solution to ensure it makes the arguments of the original logarithms positive (i.e., \( x > 0 \) and \( x+3 > 0 \)) to determine valid solutions.

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