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General Mathematics - Module 5

The document discusses solving two logarithmic equations. The first equation is 2 log3 x − log3 (x + 6) = 1, which is solved to get the answer x = 6. The second equation is log4 (2x − 1) > log4 (x + 2), which is solved to get the range of x as (3, +∞).

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General Mathematics - Module 5

The document discusses solving two logarithmic equations. The first equation is 2 log3 x − log3 (x + 6) = 1, which is solved to get the answer x = 6. The second equation is log4 (2x − 1) > log4 (x + 2), which is solved to get the range of x as (3, +∞).

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HOME TASK NO.

5A
Name: Christine Ann Rachel A. Sai Date: October 22, 2021
Section: XI - Newton Score:

Module 5A: Logarithmic Functions


(Let Us Enhance, Page 24)

Dissect the equation, solve, and do the checking. (Show your solutions.)

1. 2 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 𝑥 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥 + 6) = 1

𝑙𝑜𝑔3 𝑥 2 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥 + 6) = 1 Substitute multiplier as the exponent

𝑥2 simplify
𝑙𝑜𝑔3 =1
𝑥+6
2
𝑥
= 31
𝑥+6 change into exponential form
Additive inverse
𝑥2 (multiplying x+6 to both sides to cancel
(𝑥 + 6) = 3 (𝑥 + 6)
𝑥+6 the denominator)

𝑥 2 = 3(𝑥 + 6) distribute terms


𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 + 18
𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 18 = 0 transpose the term 3𝑥 + 18
(𝑥 + 6)(𝑥 − 3) factorization
𝑥−3=0
𝑥+6=0 zero factor property
𝑥 = −3 solve for x
𝑥=6
𝑥=6 Since x > 0, the answer would be 6 and
not -3.
2. 𝑙𝑜𝑔4 (2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔4 (𝑥 + 2)

𝑙𝑜𝑔4 (2𝑥 − 1) > 𝑙𝑜𝑔4 (𝑥 + 2) The logarithms must be defined.


b > 1, so 4 > 1. Thus the inequality
symbol does not change or is retained.
(2𝑥 − 1) > 0 (2x – 1) and (x + 2) must be satisfied.
(𝑥 + 2) > 0

2𝑥 − 1 > 0 Solve for x


2𝑥 1
> 1
2 2 If x > 2, then x is greater than -2
1
𝑥>
2

𝑥+2>0
𝑥 > −2

2𝑥 − 𝑥 > 1 + 2 Combine like terms


𝑥>3 Therefore the solution is (3, + ∞)

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