Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Mixed Review Exercises - Page 639: 15

Answer

$\left\{\dfrac{11}{3}\right\}$

Work Step by Step

Since $\log_b x=\log_b y$ implies $x=y$, then the given equation, $ \log(3x-1)=\log10 $, implies \begin{align*} 3x-1&=10 .\end{align*} Using the properties of equality, the equation above is equivalent to \begin{align*}\require{cancel} 3x&=10+1 \\ 3x&=11 \\\\ \dfrac{\cancel3x}{\cancel3}&=\dfrac{11}{3} \\\\ x&=\dfrac{11}{3} .\end{align*} Hence, the solution set of the equation $ \log(3x-1)=\log10 $ is $ \left\{\dfrac{11}{3}\right\} $.
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