How do you solve log_2 x - log_8 x = 4?
1 Answer
Apr 7, 2016
You must first put in the same base. This can be started out by using the log rule
Explanation:
Now, rewrite the terms in the denominator by using the rule
Place on an equal denominator.
Now, you must use the rule
Convert to exponential form:
Checking the solution in the equation, we find that it works. Thus our solution set is
Hopefully this helps!