Precalculus (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions - 6.5 Graphs of the Tangent, Cotangent, Cosecant, and Secant Functions - 6.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 419: 56

Answer

$-1,3$

Work Step by Step

Take the logarithm on both sides to get $(x-1)ln3^2=(x^2-5)ln3 \longrightarrow x^2-2x-3=0 \longrightarrow (x+1)(x-3)=0 \longrightarrow x=-1,3$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.