Math, asked by AnviGottlieb, 1 year ago

solve for x; log(x-1) + log(x+1) =log(1 to the base2)

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Answered by siddhartharao77
48
Given, log(x-1) + log(x+1) =log(1 to the base2)

We can write this as 

log2(x-1) * (x+1) = 1

log2(x^2-1) = 1

x^2 - 1 = 1

x^2 = 2

x =  root 2 and - root 2.

since log can be of negative value.

x = root 2.


Hope this helps!


Answered by HappiestWriter012
95
log 1 base 2 = 0

as 2^0=1.

Now, log(x-1) + log(x+1) =log(1 to the base2)

log(x-1) + log(x+1) = 0

log ( x ^ 2 -1) = 0

10^0 = x ^2 -1

1+1 = x ^2

x = √2
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