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Solve the logarithmic equation.

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Revisit first: Exponential functions

TOPIC 01

Logarithms

Build understanding of logarithms through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

What you will be able to explain

  • Interpret and use logarithms with domain checks.
  • Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
  • Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Standard#Your turn

Solve the logarithmic equation.

log⁡2(x+3)=3\log_2(x+3)=3
  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Rewrite logarithms as exponent equations and check base and argument conditions.
Hint 2
Convert to an exponential equation.
Worked solution
  1. Rewrite logarithms as exponent equations and check base and argument conditions.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    x+3=8⇒x=5;x+3=8>0x+3=8\Rightarrow x=5;\quad x+3=8>0
  3. Substitute the result into the positive-argument restriction.

The requested value is 5.

Checks and common pitfalls: Substitute the result into the positive-argument restriction.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • What must be true before using the main rule for logarithms?
  • Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
  • Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Board plan

  • Interpret and use logarithms with domain checks.
  • Inverse definition: A logarithm is the exponent needed to produce a positive argument.
    log⁡ab=c  ⟺  ac=b\log_a b=c\iff a^c=b
  • Laws: Products become sums; quotients become differences; use only positive arguments.
  • Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Anticipated thinking

  • Expected reasoning: A logarithm is the exponent needed to produce a positive argument.
  • Expected reasoning: Products become sums; quotients become differences; use only positive arguments.
  • Expected correction: The logarithm of a sum does not split into a sum of logarithms.

Assessment checklist

  • 1: identify the givens and required quantity.
  • 1: choose a valid definition, representation or method.
  • 1: present connected, correct reasoning.
  • 1: check conditions and explain the result.

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