SSLE-Containing Only Logarithms

Question 1

Step 2

Answer 1

Use the properties of logarithms to simplify the problem if needed. If the problem has more than one logarithm on either side of the equal sign then the problem can be simplified.

Question 2

Step 3

Answer 2

Rewrite the problem without the logarithms.

Question 3

Step 4

Answer 3

Simplify the problem.

Question 4

Step 5

Answer 4

Solve for x.

Question 5

Step 1

Answer 5

Determine if the problem contains only logarithms. If so, go to Step 2. If not, stop and use the Steps for Solving Logarithmic Equations Containing Terms without Logarithms.

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Check your answer(s). Remember we cannot take the logarithm of a negative number so, we need to make sure that when we plug our answer(s) back into the original equation we get a positive number. Otherwise, we must drop the answer(s).