Math Problem Statement

Solve the following equations, giving your answers correct to 3 decimal places where necessary: 1. log(x^2 - 1) - log(x - 1) = 1 2. 2log(x+6) - log(2x - 1) = log(x + 1) 3. 2^x = 128 4. 3x + 12 = 6 5. x^2 + 7x = -15 6. x^2 - 5x - 54 = 0 7. 3x^2 - 14x + 5 = 0 8. x^2 - 10x + 24 = 0 9. 12log(3x+4) - 4log(2x+3) + log(x-1) = 2

Solution

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Problems:

  1. log(x21)log(x1)=1\log(x^2 - 1) - \log(x - 1) = 1
  2. 2log(x+6)log(2x1)=log(x+1)2\log(x+6) - \log(2x - 1) = \log(x + 1)
  3. 2x=1282^x = 128
  4. 3x+12=63x + 12 = 6
  5. x2+7x=15x^2 + 7x = -15
  6. x25x54=0x^2 - 5x - 54 = 0
  7. 3x214x+5=03x^2 - 14x + 5 = 0
  8. x210x+24=0x^2 - 10x + 24 = 0
  9. 12log(3x+4)4log(2x+3)+log(x1)=212\log(3x+4) - 4\log(2x+3) + \log(x-1) = 2

I'll solve these equations step by step, starting with the first one.


1. log(x21)log(x1)=1\log(x^2 - 1) - \log(x - 1) = 1

Using the logarithmic identity log(a)log(b)=log(ab)\log(a) - \log(b) = \log\left(\frac{a}{b}\right), we get:

log(x21x1)=1\log\left(\frac{x^2 - 1}{x - 1}\right) = 1

Since x21=(x1)(x+1)x^2 - 1 = (x - 1)(x + 1), this becomes:

log(x+1)=1\log(x + 1) = 1

Now, converting the logarithm to exponential form:

x+1=101=10x + 1 = 10^1 = 10

Thus, x=9x = 9.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponential Equations
Quadratic Equations
Linear Equations

Formulas

Logarithmic Identity: log(a) - log(b) = log(a/b)
Exponential Equations: a^x = b
Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Relationship
Quadratic Formula Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12