Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7.6 Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - 7.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 520: 51

Answer

$x=6$

Work Step by Step

Given: $\log_3 x=\log_9 6x\\\log_3x=\frac{\log_3 6x}{\log_3 9}\\\log_3 x=\frac{\log_3 6x}{2}\\2\log_3x=\log_3 6x\\\log_3x^2=\log_3 6x\\x^2=6x\\x^2-6x=0\\x(x-6)=0\\x=0 \lor x=6$ Since $x$ can't be in the original equation, the only solution is $x=6$.
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