Solving Logarithmic Equations with Logs on Both Sides

Solving Logarithmic Equations with Logs on Both Sides

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial covers solving linear and quadratic logarithmic equations. It begins with linear equations, demonstrating how to find variable values by dropping logs when they appear on both sides. The tutorial emphasizes checking solutions by substituting them back into the original equations. It then transitions to quadratic logarithmic equations, explaining the use of log properties and methods like the X method and quadratic formula to find solutions. The importance of verifying solutions to ensure they don't result in negative values inside logarithms is highlighted throughout.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do when logarithms on both sides of an equation have the same base?

Drop the logarithms

Multiply the logarithms

Divide the logarithms

Subtract the logarithms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After solving for 'p' in a logarithmic equation, what is the next step to ensure the solution is correct?

Divide the result by 2

Add 1 to the result

Multiply the result by 2

Substitute 'p' back into the original equation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle a subtraction sign within a logarithmic expression?

Convert it to multiplication

Convert it to division

Convert it to addition

Ignore the sign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of condensing log base 9 (-3x) - log base 9 (10)?

log base 9 (7x)

log base 9 (-3x + 10)

log base 9 (-3x / 10)

log base 9 (-30x)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a quadratic logarithmic equation, what method is suggested if simplifying does not easily solve the equation?

X method

Y method

Z method

W method

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done when both sides of a quadratic logarithmic equation have the same log base?

Cancel the logs

Multiply the logs

Combine the logs

Subtract the logs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct solution process for the equation 3x^2 + 39x + 12 = 0 using the X method?

Find factors of 156 that add up to 39

Find factors of 12 that add up to 39

Find factors of 36 that add up to 39

Find factors of 108 that add up to 39

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