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    Question

    Solve for x (x > 1): log₃(x − 1) +

    log₃(x + 1) = 2
    A 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C √2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D √10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Use property: log₃(a) + log₃(b) = log₃(ab): log₃[(x − 1)(x + 1)] = 2 (x − 1)(x + 1) = 3² = 9 x² − 1 = 9 ⇒ x² = 10 ⇒ x = ±√10. Domain: x − 1 > 0 and x + 1 > 0 ⇒ x > 1. So x = √10.

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