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Use inverse operations to solve the following equations. Even if you know how to do it in your head, practice writing out the steps! Explain why the two problems have different solutions despite looking so similar:​

Use inverse operations to solve the following equations. Even if you know how to do-example-1
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1. The solution to the first equation is x=7.

2. the solution to the second equation is x≈0.0251.

Let's start by solving each equation using inverse operations step by step:

log_10 (x+3)=1

To get rid of the logarithm, rewrite the equation in exponential form. Remember that log_b (x)=y can be rewritten as b^y =x.

So, for this equation,

log_10 (x+3)=1 can be rewritten as

10^1 =x+3.

Solve for x.

10=x+3

Subtract 3 from both sides:

x=10−3

x=7

Therefore, the solution to the first equation is x=7.

log_10 (x)+3=1.4

Move the constant term to the other side of the equation.

log_10 (x)=1.4−3

log_10 (x)=−1.6

Rewrite the equation in exponential form.

10^−1.6 =x

Calculate the value of

x≈0.0251

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