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For the following exercises, solve the equation for x, if there is a solution. Then graph both sides of the equation, and observe the point of intersection (if it exists) to verify the solution.
log3 (x) + 3 = 2
Consider the following equation;
log3(x) + 3 = 2
Add -3 to both the sides of the equation as follows:
log3(x) + 3 – 3 = 2 – 3
log3(x) = -1
Use the logarithmic property a = logb(ba) as follows:
log3(x) = log3(3-1)
Use the following logarithmic property
logb{f(x)} = logb{g(x)}
⇒ f(x) = g(x)
Therefore,
x = 1/3
Therefore, the value of ‘x’ is 1/3.
Use maple to plot the graph both sides of the equation as shown below:
From the graph above, the two graphs intersect at x = 1/3.
Therefore, the value of ‘x’ is 1/3.