Strategies for Solving Logarithmic Find X Equations

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The discussion revolves around solving logarithmic equations for the variable x. The original poster presents three specific logarithmic equations that they are struggling to solve.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss logarithmic identities and properties, such as the product and quotient rules. The original poster expresses difficulty in applying these identities effectively and questions their approach.

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Some participants have provided guidance on logarithmic properties, while the original poster has reported progress on two of the three equations. There is an ongoing exploration of methods to solve the first equation.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions using a calculator to verify answers, indicating a potential reliance on technology for checking work. They also express uncertainty about their understanding of the logarithmic properties in relation to the problems presented.

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ok I am having abit of trouble solving the find x type of questions
the 3 questions I've got are

1.) solve x for the following equation
loge(x) + loge(3x+1) = 1

2.) solve x
2loge(x) + loge4 = loge(9x-2)

3.) Given that loga(N) = 1/2(loga(24) - loga(0.375) - 6loga(3) ) find the value of N ..now i was wondering if ne-one would be able to help me with these types of questions cause i don't know how to approach em:bugeye:
 
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Are you familiar with logarithmic identities?

log(a)+log(b)=log(ab)
log(a)-log(b)=log(\frac{a}{b})
b\cdot log(a)=log(a^b)
 
You must have been studying the properties of logs.

What is logx + logy equivenent to?

What about alogx ? Look at your basic properties and think about how to apply them to your problem.
 
Yeah i am familiar with them and when i tried applying them i got answers that didnt match when i tried putting them in a ti-83 calculator to match u can use second table to get rough answers but i would appreciate being bale to do them without a calculator
 
Show us your work.
 
oh its alright I've managed to figure out 2 and 3 after extensive rubbing out and many attempts lol now I am sure if i can do them that i should be able to do the first one
 

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