Question

Which of the following is the solution of log (x+3) + 30.001 = –3 ?

Answer 1

\[\log(x+3)=-3-30.001\]

Answer 2

then what?

Answer 3

First, subtract 30.001 from both sides.
Then use the definition of log as an exponent to solve.

Answer 4

\[x+3=10^{-33.001}\]

Answer 5

\[x=10^{-33.001}-3\]