The Algebra Teacher\'s Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills

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WORKSHEET 8.20: SOLVING LOGARITHMIC EQUATIONS
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A logarithmic equation is an equation that contains a logarithmic expression. Solve
logarithmic equations by following the steps below:


  1. Rewrite the equation in exponential form.

  2. Solve the exponential equation.


EXAMPLES


log 2 x=5logx 216 =3log 381 =x
25 =xx^3 = 216 3 x=81; 81= 34
32 =xx= 216

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(^3) orx= 63 x= 34 orx= 4
DIRECTIONS: Solve.



  1. log 42 =x 2. log 5125 =x

  2. log 82 =x 4. logx


1

7

=− 1


  1. log 25 x=


1

2


  1. log 6


1

36

=x


  1. log 864 =x 8. log 16 x=−


1

2


  1. logx 243 = 5 10. log 264 =x


CHALLENGE:Elena solved log 10010 =xand found thatx=2because
102 =100. Is she correct? Explain your reasoning.

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