Question

Solve the following and show work: 2 log3 (x+2) = log3 9+2

Answer 1

is this
\[2\log_3(x+2)=\log_3(9)+2\]?

Answer 2

\[\log_3(9)=2\] because
\[3^2=9\] so you have
\[2\log_3(x+2)=4\]
\[\log_3(x+2)=2\]
\[x+2=3^2=9\]
\[x=7\]

Answer 3

Yes but no parenthesis around the 9

Answer 4

that is because it was typeset sloppy

Answer 5

Thanx for answering I'm still so confused.......not understanding.