_30. Solve the following logarithmic equation: log8(x + 9) + 3 = 3 A) x = -8 B) x = 87 C) x = 12.5 D) x = 0 =

Janstol asked Jan 12, 2023

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_30. Solve the following logarithmic equation: log8(x + 9) + 3 = 3

A) x = -8
B) x = 87
C) x = 12.5
D) x = 0
=

Janstol asked Jan 12, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

using the rule of logarithms

log_(b) x = n ⇒ x =
b^(n)

log_(8) (x + 9) + 3 = 3 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

log_(8) (x + 9) = 0 , then

x + 9 =
8^(0) = 1 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

x = - 8

Petter answered Jan 18, 2023

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