College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.4 - Page 493: 142

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

$$\log_{10}(7x + 3) - \log_{10}(2x + 5) = 4$$ $$\log_{10}(\frac{7x+3}{2x+5}) = 4$$ $$10^4 = \frac{7x + 3}{2x + 5}$$ which is not equivalent to the proposed exponential form $10^4 = (7x + 3) – (2x + 5)$.
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