Math Problem Statement

find the lowest value of X

Find the lowest value of x for the equation: \[ \frac{(2 \log_3{x} - 4)}{\log_3{(\frac{x}{9})}} = \log_3{(x^7)} - \left( \frac{1}{\log_3{9}} \right)^2 - 8 \]

Solution

To find the lowest value of xx that satisfies the equation, let's simplify and solve it step-by-step.

The given equation is: 2log3x4log3(x9)=log3x7(1log39)28\frac{2 \log_3{x} - 4}{\log_3{\left(\frac{x}{9}\right)}} = \log_3{x^7} - \left(\frac{1}{\log_3{9}}\right)^2 - 8

First, let's simplify both sides:

  1. The left side simplifies as: log3(x9)=log3xlog39=log3x2\log_3{\left(\frac{x}{9}\right)} = \log_3{x} - \log_3{9} = \log_3{x} - 2 Thus: 2log3x4log3x2\frac{2 \log_3{x} - 4}{\log_3{x} - 2}

  2. On the right side, since log39=2\log_3{9} = 2, we have: (1log39)2=(12)2=14\left(\frac{1}{\log_3{9}}\right)^2 = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{4} Therefore: log3x7148=7log3x8.25\log_3{x^7} - \frac{1}{4} - 8 = 7\log_3{x} - 8.25

Thus, the equation becomes: 2log3x4log3x2=7log3x8.25\frac{2 \log_3{x} - 4}{\log_3{x} - 2} = 7\log_3{x} - 8.25

This equation can be rearranged and solved for log3x\log_3{x}. Let's solve it now.The lowest value of xx that satisfies the given equation is approximately x4.996x \approx 4.996.

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Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How does changing the base of the logarithm affect the solution?
  2. What would the solution look like if the exponents or coefficients were altered?
  3. How can logarithmic equations be applied in real-world scenarios?
  4. Could you explain how logarithmic properties were used to simplify the equation?
  5. What happens to the solution if the equation is transformed into exponential form?

Tip: Remember that logarithmic equations often require careful handling of the domain since logarithms are only defined for positive arguments.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

Change of base formula: \log_b{(x/y)} = \log_b{x} - \log_b{y}
Exponent rule: \log_b{x^n} = n \cdot \log_b{x}

Theorems

Logarithmic properties
Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12