Solve for x in the equation; log (x + 24) = 2 log 3 + log (9 – 2x).

Solve for x in the equation;
log (x + 24) = 2 log 3 + log (9 – 2x).

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Log (x +24) = log(x(9-2x)
X + 24 = 81-18x
X =3

Kavungya answered the question on June 20, 2019 at 06:21

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