Solve for x in the equation:log6-2logx=1.4

Eskimo asked Jun 22, 2022

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Answer:

x = (√6)/10^0.7 ≈ 0.488737

Explanation:

It can work reasonably well to take antilogs first.

$\log(6)-2\log(x)=1.4\\\\(6)/(x^2)=10^(1.4)\\\\(6)/(10^(1.4))=x^2\\\\x=(√(6))/(10^(0.7))\approx0.488737$

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