Math Problem Statement

4 * log_3(x^2) + sqrt(log_3(x)) >= 2 * sqrt(4)

Solution

The equation in the image appears to be:

4log3x2+log3x244 \log_3 x^2 + \log_3 x \geq 2 \sqrt{4}

Let's break it down step by step.

  1. Simplify the square root on the right-hand side: 24=2×2=4.2 \sqrt{4} = 2 \times 2 = 4. So the inequality becomes: 4log3x2+log3x4.4 \log_3 x^2 + \log_3 x \geq 4.

  2. Apply logarithmic properties. First, recall that logb(an)=nlogba\log_b (a^n) = n \log_b a, so log3x2=2log3x\log_3 x^2 = 2 \log_3 x. Substituting this into the inequality gives: 4(2log3x)+log3x4.4(2 \log_3 x) + \log_3 x \geq 4. This simplifies to: 8log3x+log3x4.8 \log_3 x + \log_3 x \geq 4.

  3. Combine like terms: 9log3x4.9 \log_3 x \geq 4.

  4. Solve for xx: log3x49.\log_3 x \geq \frac{4}{9}.

  5. Exponentiate both sides with base 3 to solve for xx: x349.x \geq 3^{\frac{4}{9}}.

Thus, the solution to the inequality is:

x349.x \geq 3^{\frac{4}{9}}.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or further clarifications? Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What are the properties of logarithms used in solving this inequality?
  2. How do you handle inequalities involving logarithms?
  3. How do we solve logarithmic inequalities step by step?
  4. What is the significance of the base in logarithmic functions?
  5. How does exponentiation help in solving logarithmic inequalities?

Tip: When solving logarithmic inequalities, always ensure that the argument of the logarithm is positive because the logarithm of a non-positive number is undefined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Inequalities
Exponentiation

Formulas

log_b(a^n) = n * log_b(a)
sqrt(a) * sqrt(b) = sqrt(a * b)

Theorems

Logarithm properties
Exponentiation as the inverse of logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12