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Solve log (x + 9) - log x = 3. Round to the nearest thousandth if necessary.

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Answer:

decimal form X=0.009

exact form x=1/100

Explanation:

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Answer:

The solution of the given equation is


x = (9)/(1-e^(3) )

Explanation:

Given Log(x+9) - log x =3

By using Formula log a -log b = log(a/b)


log ((x+9)/(x) ) = 3 ...(i)

we apply another logarithmic formula


log^(x) _(e) = y then x =
e^(y)

Now From (i) we get


(x+9)/(x) = e^(3)

On cross multiplication , we get

x +9 = e³ x

x +9 -e³x =0

x (1 - e³) = -9


x = (-9)/(1-e^(3) ) = (9)/(1-e^(3) )

Final answer:-

The solution of the given equation is


x = (9)/(1-e^(3) )

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