Thread: Solve the logorithmic equation

Solve the logorithmic equation


log(8) x + log(8) (x-63) = 2


The correct answer is listed as 64.


I'm trying to learn and understand the correct way of coming down to that answer with out using a calculator. Thanks.

Originally Posted by itgl72

Solve the logorithmic equation


log(8) x + log(8) (x-63) = 2


The correct answer is listed as 64.


I'm trying to learn and understand the correct way of coming down to that answer with out using a calculator. Thanks.

If I told you that

Can you finish from there?

-Dan

yes, i factored, then got to 64.