Question

HELP! solve the equation!!!
log3(x+2)+log3(x-4)=3

the 3's after log are little!

Answer 1

first combine is
\[\log_3((x+2)(x-4))=3\] then rewrite in equivalent exponential form as
\[(x+2)(x-4)=3^3\] and then it is a quadratic equation to solve
don't forget to check your answer once you are done