Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Nonlinear Functions - 2.5 Logarithmic Functions - 2.5 Exercises - Page 98: 48

Answer

x=1

Work Step by Step

$\log_{4}x - \log_{4}(x+3) = -1$ means $\log_{4}\frac{x}{x+3}=-1$ $\frac{x}{x+3}=4^{-1}$ $x=\frac{x}{4}+\frac{3}{4}$ $\frac{3}{4}x=\frac{3}{4}$ $x=1$
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