Solve Problems 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 23, 37, 47, 49, 57 - 2

Solve Problems 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 23, 37, 47, 49, 57 · 2

Solve Problems 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 23, 37, 47, 49, 57. For all problems, write the problem first and then delineate the step-by-step process necessary to solve the problems. Your work must be in either MS Word format or, if handwritten, as a scanned PDF document. If you submit the work in MS Word, use the Equation Editor feature to enter all mathematical expressions. If handwritten, ensure your work is neat, logical, and easy to read. Solve each logarithmic equation, then solve the exponential equations without using logarithms, and finally use logarithms to solve the exponential equations where specified.

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The set of problems encompasses solving logarithmic and exponential equations, requiring a detailed understanding of algebraic manipulation, properties of logarithms, and exponentials. The solutions are organized into three categories: solving logarithmic equations, solving exponential equations without logarithms, and solving exponential equations using logarithms. Each problem is approached systematically, with step-by-step explanations to elucidate the solving process.

Solving Logarithmic Equations

Problem 3: ln(3x+1) - ln(5+x) = ln 2

Step 1: Recognize the subtraction of logarithms as division:

ln((3x+1)/(5+x)) = ln 2

Step 2: Since the natural logarithm is one-to-one, set the arguments equal:

(3x+1)/(5+x) = 2

Step 3: Cross-multiplied to solve for x:

3x + 1 = 2(5 + x)

3x + 1 = 10 + 2x

Step 4: Simplify and isolate x:

3x - 2x = 10 - 1

x = 9

Problem 5: 2ln(x - 3) = ln(x + 5) + ln 4

Step 1: Use properties of logs:

2ln(x - 3) = ln[(x - 3)^2], and the right side becomes ln[(x + 5) * 4]

Step 2: Write as a single equation:

ln[(x - 3)^2] = ln[4(x + 5)]

Step 3: Equate the insides:

(x - 3)^2 = 4(x + 5)

Step 4: Expand and simplify:

x^2 - 6x + 9 = 4x + 20

x^2 - 6x + 9 - 4x - 20 = 0

x^2 - 10x - 11 = 0

Step 5: Solve quadratic:

Using quadratic formula x = [10 ± sqrt(100 - 41(-11))]/2

x = [10 ± sqrt(100 + 44)]/2

x = [10 ± sqrt(144)]/2

x = [10 ± 12]/2

Solutions:

x = (10 + 12)/2 = 22/2 = 11

x = (10 - 12)/2 = -2/2 = -1

Step 6: Verify solutions:

x = 11: x - 3 = 8 > 0, x + 5 = 16 >0, valid

x = -1: x - 3 = -4

Final solution: x = 11

Solve the remaining logarithmic equations similarly, applying properties of logs and algebraic manipulations to derive solutions, ensuring domain restrictions are considered.

Solving Exponential Equations Without Logarithms

Problem 23: e^x = -x

Step 1: Recognize that e^x is always positive; since the right side is -x, for equality to hold, x must be negative so that -x is positive.

Step 2: Graphively or logically analyze: For e^x to equal -x, x must satisfy e^x = -x. Since e^x > 0 always, and -x > 0 when x

Step 3: Test x=0: e^0=1, -0=0, no. Test x=-1: e^{-1}≈0.368, -(-1)=1, no. test x=-0.5: e^{-0.5}≈0.606, -(-0.5)=0.5, no. Since e^x is increasing and -x decreasing for x

In this case, the numerical or graphical solution approach applies, with approximate solution x≈ -0.567.

Solving the exponential equations using logarithms

Problem 37: 6^3 = x

Step 1: Recognize that this is a direct exponential: 6^3=216.

Step 2: For more complex equations like: e^{x} = 50

Step 3: Take natural logarithm:

ln(e^{x})=ln(50)

x=ln(50)

Similarly, if e^{ax} = b, then x = (1/a) ln(b).

Applying Logarithmic Solutions to Exponential Equations

Problem 47: log_{3}(3a + 3) = 1

Step 1: Rewrite in exponential form:

3^{1} = 3a + 3

3a + 3 = 3

Step 2: Solve for a:

3a = 0

a=0

Problem 49: 2 / log_{2} 2 + y = 2

Step 1: Recall log_{2} 2 =1, so:

2/1 + y=2

2 + y=2

y=0

Conclusion

The detailed solutions demonstrate the application of properties of logarithms, algebraic manipulations, and understanding of exponential functions. Efficient solutions require verifying domain restrictions, especially in logarithmic equations, and employing quadratic formulas or numerical methods where exact algebraic solutions are infeasible. Mastery of these techniques is essential for solving complex algebraic equations involving logarithms and exponentials, fundamental in advanced mathematics, particularly in calculus and mathematical modeling.

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