Friday, January 18, 2013

calculate the solution of the equation log(x+3)=3-log(x-3)

We'll impose the constraints of existence of
logarithms:


x+3
>0


x>-3


x-3>0


x>3


The
interval of admissible solutions for the given equation is: (3 ;
+infinite).


Now, we'll sove the equation, adding log(x-3)
both sides:


log(x+3) + log(x-3) =
3


We'll apply the product
rule:


log (x+3)(x-3) = 3


We'll
recognize the difference of squares:


log (x^2 - 9) =
3


We'll take
antilogarithm:


x^2 - 9 =
10^3


x^2 - 9 = 1000


We'll add
9 both sides:


x^2 = 1009


x1 =
sqrt 1009


x1 = 31.764


x2 =
-31.764


Since the 2nd value of the root doesn't belong to
the range of admissible values, we'll reject
it.


The only valid solution of the equation
is:x = 31.764 (approx.)

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