Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Cumulative Review - Page 373: 14

Answer

$2$

Work Step by Step

1. $log_3(x+1)+log_3(2x-3)=log_99 \Longrightarrow log_3[(x+1)(2x-3)]=1 \Longrightarrow 2x^2-x-3=3^1 \Longrightarrow 2x^2-x-6=0 \Longrightarrow (2x+3)(x-2)=0 \Longrightarrow x=-\frac{3}{2}, 2$. 2. Check $x=2$ fit(s).
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