Questions: Which equation is equivalent to log3(x+5) = 2?
3^2 = x+5
Transcript text: Which equation is equivalent to $\log _{3}(x+5)=2$ ?
$3^{2}=x+5$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert the Logarithmic Equation to Exponential Form
Given the logarithmic equation:
\[
\log_{3}(x+5) = 2
\]
we can convert it to its exponential form using the property that \(\log_b(a) = c\) is equivalent to \(b^c = a\). Therefore:
\[
3^2 = x + 5
\]
Step 2: Solve for \( x \)
Next, we solve the exponential equation for \( x \):
\[
3^2 = 9 \implies 9 = x + 5
\]
Subtract 5 from both sides:
\[
9 - 5 = x \implies x = 4
\]