Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry

After reading this module you should be able to:

1. distinguish between mere relation and function
2. evaluate function
3. perform operation on function
4. find the inverse of the function
5. solve exponential and logarithmic equation and inequality

Lesson 1: Relations and Functions

A relation is a non empty collection of ordered pairs. The set of all first elements of the ordered
pairs is called the domain of the relation. The set which the y values are taken is the co-domain and the
actual set of all second elements of the ordered pairs is called range.

Function is a relation in which no two distinct ordered pairs have the same first component or element.

Vertical Line Test

If each vertical line intersects the graph of a relation in no more than one point, then the
relation is a function.

Illustrative examples:

The following are functions

1. {(9,3), (-9,-3), (4,2), (1,1)}

2. {(0,0), (1,0), (2,0), (3,0)}
3. {(1,3), (2,6), (3, 9), …, (n, 3n), …}
4.
1 3
2 5
3 9
4 17
5 33

5.

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6.

The following are not functions

7. {(-2,0), (-2,-3), (1,-2), (0,1)}

8. {(1,2), (1,3), (1,4), (1,5)}
9.

4 0
6 -2
7 -3

10.

Examples 7 and 8 are not function because the value of x is repeated. Example 9, 4 is paired to
0 and -2 which is x element is also repeated. Example 10 do not pass the vertical line test because if you
draw a vertical line on the graph it will intersect the graph twice.

Web link:
https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/function.html
https://www.chilimath.com/lessons/intermediate-algebra/relations-and-functions/
http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/courses/152A/functgraph/relfun.htm

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz0MtFlLD-k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxZ0JL4Bjzk

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Lesson 2: Evaluating Functions

Evaluating function means replacing the variable in the function

Illustrative Examples:

1. f(x) = 2x + 1, find:
a. f(2)
b. f(-2)
c. f(3x – 1)

Solution: f(2) = 2x + 1 Given function

= 2(2) + 1 Substitute
=4+1
=5
f(-2) = 2x + 1 Given function
= 2(-2) + 1 Substitute
= -4 + 1
= -3
f(3x - 1) = 2x + 1 Given function
= 2(3x - 1) + 1 Substitute
= 6x – 2 + 1
= 6x - 1

2. q(x) = x2 – 2x + 2, find:
a. q(0)
b. q( )
c. q(a + b)

Solution: q(0) = x2 – 2x + 2 Given function

= (0)2 – 2(0) + 2 Substitute
=0–0+2
=2
q( ) = x2 – 2x + 2 Given function

= ( ) – 2( ) + 2 Substitute
=

=
=

q(a + b) = x2 – 2x + 2 Given function

= (a + b)2 – 2(a + b) + 2 Substitute
= a2 + 2ab + b2 – 2a – 2b + 2 Expand

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3. p(x) = , find:
a. p(3)
b. p( )

Solution: p(3) = Given function

= Substitute

=
= -10

p( ) = Given function

= Substitute

=( )(2) Multiply the numerator and denominator by

the LCD, the LCD is 2
=

Web link:
https://www.chilimath.com/lessons/introductory-algebra/evaluating-a-function/
https://www.montereyinstitute.org/courses/DevelopmentalMath/TEXTGROUP-15-
19_RESOURCE/U17_L2_T1_text_final.html
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymakercollegealgebra/chapter/evaluate-and-solve-functions/

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvFeAVWHo_Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e0EdFGpcvc

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Lesson 3: Operation on Functions

Let f and g be functions.

1. Their sum, denoted by f + g, is the function denoted by
(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
2. Their difference, denoted by f – g, is the function denoted by
(f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
3. Their product, denoted by f ● g, is the function denoted by
(f ● g) (x) = f(x) ● g(x)
4. Their quotient, denoted by , is the function denoted by
,excluding the values of x where g(x) = 0

Illustrative Examples:

Use the following functions to perform the given operations

f(x) = x + 3
p(x) = 2x – 7
v(x) = x2 + 5x + 4
g(x) = x2 + 2x – 8
h(x) =
t(x) =

1. (v + g)(x) = (x2 + 5x + 4) + (x2 + 2x – 8)

= x2 + 5x + 4 + x2 + 2x – 8
= x2 + x2 + 5x + 2x +4 – 8
= 2x2 + 7x – 4

2. (f ● p)(x) = (x + 3)( 2x – 7)
= 2x2 – x – 21

3. (f + h)(x) = (x + 3) +

=
4. (p – f)(x) = (2x – 7 ) – (x + 3)
= 2x – 7 – x – 3

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= x – 10

5. ( ) =

= Factor out completely to cancel all the common factors

Web link:
https://www.purplemath.com/modules/fcnops.htm
http://www.montereyinstitute.org/courses/DevelopmentalMath/COURSE_TEXT2_RESOURCE/U17_L3_T
1_text_final.html
https://www.math10.com/en/algebra/functions/operations-on-functions.html

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gaxVHVI4cI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fieyNGo8Tbw

Lesson 4: Composite Functions

The composite function denoted by (f ◦ g) is defined by (f ◦ g)(x) = f(g(x)). The process of

obtaining a composite function is called function composition.

Illustrative Examples:
Use the following function to simplify the following

f(x) = 2x + 1 g(x) = √
q(x) = x2 – 2x + 2 p(x) =

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1. (q ◦ f)(x) = q(f(x))
q(2x + 1) = x2 – 2x + 2
q(2x + 1) = (2x + 1)2 – 2(2x + 1) + 2
= 4x2 + 4x + 1 – 4x – 2 + 2
= 4x2 + 4x – 4x + 1 – 2 + 2
= 4x2 + 1

2. (g ◦ f)(x) = g(f(x))
g(2x + 1) =√
g(2x + 1) =√
g(2x + 1) =√
g(2x + 1) =√

3. (p ◦ q)(1) = p(q(1))

p(q(1)) =

= =

Other method

(p ◦ q)(1) = p(q(1))
q(1) = x2 – 2x + 2 Evaluate first the q(1).
q(1) = 12 – 2(1) + 2
q(1) =1–2+2
q(1) =1

p(1) =

p(1) =

p(1) = =

4. f(f(f(f(5))))
We need to substitute the value solved to f(x) four times.

f(5) = 2(5) + 1 = 11
f(11) = 2(11) + 1 = 23
f(23) = 2(23) + 1 = 47
f(47) = 2(47) + 1 = 95

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Web link:
https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/composite-functions.html
https://www.shsu.edu/~kws006/Precalculus/1.5_Function_Composition_files/Notes%201.5%20Functio
n%20Composition.pdf

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPkQkURSxk

Lesson 5: Piecewise Functions

A function that combines pieces of different equations

Each piece is for a different domain (set of x values)

Examples:

1. You have a summer job that pays time and half for overtime. (If you work more than 40
hours). After that it is 1.5 times your hourly rate of P70.00/hr.
a. Write a piecewise function to represent this problem.
b. How much money do you make if you work 45 hours?

Solution:
a.
{

x is the number of hours worked

70 per hour
70(the number of hours worked)
70x

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overtime will take effect only if you worked more than 40 hours, so the interval of the number
of hours is less than or equal to 40. (x ≤ 40)
the first function is 70x if x ≤ 40

For the overtime pay: 70(1.5) = 105 overtime pay

70(40) = 2, 800 40 hours of work

2,800 + 105(x – 40)

2, 800 + 105x – 4,200
105x – 1, 400
the second function is 105x – 1,400 if x > 40

b. x = 45
f(45) = 105x – 1, 400 since it is more than 40 hours
f(45) = 105(45) – 1,400
f(45) = 4,725 – 1,400
f(45) = 3,325

If you work for about 45 hours you will earn P3,325.

2. You plan to sell I Love Math t-shirts as a fundraiser. The wholesale t-shirt company charges
you P200 a shirt for the first 75 shirts. After the first 75 shirts you purchase up to 150 shirts, the
company will lower its price to P175 per shirts. After you purchase 150 shirts, the price will
decrease to P150 per shirt.
a. Write a piecewise function that model this situation.
b. How much will you pay if you purchase 125 t-shirts?

a.

x is the number of t-shirt purchase

175 per piece will take effect only if you order more than 75 pieces, so the interval of the
number of t-shirt purchase is 0 < x ≤ 75
the first function is 200x if 0 < x ≤ 75

For more than 75 but less than or equal to 150 (75 < x ≤ 150) the price will reduced to 175
200 (75) = 15,000 for the first 75 t-shirt purchased
15,000 + 175(x – 75) for 75 < x ≤ 150
15,000 + 175x – 13,125
175x + 1,875
the second function is 175x + 1,875 if 75 < x ≤ 150

For more than 150 the price will be 150

200 (75) = 15,000 for the first 75 t-shirt purchased
175(75) = 13,125 for the another 75 t-shirt purchased * (75 + 75 = 150)

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15,000 + 13,125 + 150(x – 150) for x > 150

28, 125 + 150x – 22,500
150x + 5,625
the third function is 150x + 5,625 if x >150

b. x = 125
f(125) = 175(125) + 1,875 since it is in the interval of 75 < x ≤ 150
f(125) = 21,875 + 1,875
f(125) = 23, 750

You will pay P23,750 if you purchased 125 t-shirts.

Web link:
https://www.tes.com/lessons/HvimsPoYgHkVKQ/write-a-piecewise-function-from-a-word-problem

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2ZfXMDOvY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GfIBxeS0i4

Lesson 6: Inverse Function

One-to-One Function
The function f is one-to-one if for x1, x2 in the domain of f, then f(x1) ≠ f(x2). That is, the same y-
value is never paired with two different x- values

Example:
Determine whether the relation is a function. If it is a function, determine whether it is one-to-
one or not.

1. The relation pairing an SSS member to his SSS number

Each SSS member is assigned to a unique SSS number. Thus the relation is a function.
Further, two different members cannot be assigned the same SSS number. Thus the function is
one-to-one.

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2. The relation pairing an airport to its airport

Solution. Each real number has a unique perfect square. Thus, the relation is a function.
However, two different real numbers such as 2 and –2 may have the same square. Thus, the
function is not one-to-one

3. Airport codes are three letter codes used to uniquely identify airports around the
world and prominently displayed on checked-in bags to denote the destination of these bags.
Here are some examples of airport codes:
MNL – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (All terminals)
CEB – Mactan-Cebu International Airport
DVO – Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao)
JFK – John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York City
CDG – Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris, France)

Airport codes can be looked up at https://www.world-airport-codes.com

Solution. Since each airport has a unique airport code, then the relation is a function. Also, since
no two airports share the same airport code, then the function is one-to-one.

4. The relation pairing a person to his or her citizenship.

Solution. The relation is not a function because a person can have dual citizenship
(i.e., citizenship is not unique).

Inverse of One-to One Function

The importance of one-to-one functions is due to the fact that these are the only
functions that have an inverse, as defined below.

Definition: Let f be a one-to-one function with domain A and range B. Then the
inverse of f, denoted by f-1, is a function with domain B and range A
defined by f-1(y) = x if and only if f(x) = y for any y in B.

A function has an inverse if and only if it is one-to-one.

To find the inverse of a one-to-one function:

1. Write the function in the form y = f(x);
2. Interchange the x and y variables;
3. Solve for y in terms of x

Examples:

1. Find the inverse of f(x) = 3x + 1

Solution. y = 3x + 1 Write the function in the form y = f(x)
x = 3y + 1 Interchange the x and y variables
3y = x – 1 Solve for y in terms of x
y=

Therefore the inverse is f-1(x) =

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2. Find the inverse of g(x) = x3 – 2

y = x3 – 2 Write the function in the form y = f(x)
x = y3 – 2 Interchange the x and y variables
y3 = x + 2 Solve for y in terms of x
√ =√
y =√

Therefore the inverse is f-1(x) = √

3. Find the inverse of f(x) =

y= Write the function in the form y = f(x)

x= Interchange the x and y variables

(x)(2) = y – 7 Solve for y in terms of x

2x = y – 7
y = 2x + 7

Therefore the inverse is f-1(x) = 2x + 7

4. Find the inverse of f(x) =

y= Write the function in the form y = f(x)

x= Interchange the x and y variables

(x)(3y + 5) = y – 2 Solve for y in terms of x

3xy + 5x = y – 2
3xy – y = -5x – 2
y(3x – 1) = -5x – 2
y=

Therefore the inverse is f-1(x) =

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Web link:
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/InverseFunctions.aspx
https://www.coolmath.com/algebra/16-inverse-functions/05-how-to-find-the-inverse-of-a-function-01

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W84lObmOp8M

Lesson 7: Exponential Equation and Inequality

Exponential equation
An exponential expression with base a ● bx – c + d, where (b > 0, b ≠ 1)

An equation involving exponential expression

Examples:
1.

2.

3.

Solving Exponential Equations

Examples:
1. Solve the equation 4x – 1 = 16.
Solution. 4x – 1 = 42 Write both sides with 4 as the base.
x–1=2
x=2+1
x=3

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2. Solve the equation 125x–1= 25x+3

. 53(x – 1) = 52(x + 3) Write both sides with 5 as the base.
3(x – 1) = 2(x + 3)
3x – 1 = 2x + 6
3x – 2x = 6 + 1
x=7

3. Solve the equation

2x2 = x + 3
2x2 – x – 3 = 0
(2x – 3)(x + 1) = 0
2x – 3 = 0 x+1=0
2x = 3 x = -1
x = or x = -1

4. Solve the equation ( )

( )

( ) Write both sides with the same base, to do this

we need to get its reciprocal so, the exponent
would be negative.
( ) ( ) Raised it to -2, since numerator and
denominator are both raised with -2

x + 1 = -2
x = -2 – 1
x = -3

5. Solve the equation =

= Write both sides with the same base, to do this

we need to get its reciprocal so, the exponent
would be negative.

=
10x – 26 = -3x
10x + 3x = 26
13x = 26
x=

x=2

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Exponential Inequality
An inequality involving exponential expressions

Examples:
1.

2. 2 ≥ ( )

3. 7 <

Solving Exponential Inequality

Solving exponential inequality is the same with solving exponential equation.

1. Solve the inequality < 64

Solution. < 43 Write both sides with 4 as the base.
3x + 2 < 3
3x < 3 – 2
3x = 1
x=

2. Solve the inequality >

Solution. > Write both sides with 5 as the base.
>
x > 2x + 2
x – 2x > 2
-x > 2
The inequality symbol greater than will be less
than if it is divided by negative sign
x < -2

3. Solve the inequality ( ) ≥

Solution. ( ) ≥

( ) ≥ Raised it to 2, since numerator and

denominator are both raised with 2

( ) ≥

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( ) ≥

( ) ≥ Get its reciprocal, thus the exponent will be

multiplied by -1

-2x – 2 since the degree of is 1

-2x ≥ 1 + 2
-2x ≥ 3
The inequality symbol greater than will be less
than if it is divided by negative sign
x≤

4. Solve the inequality >

Solution. >1 Write both sides with 10 as the base.
>
x > -4x – 10
x + 4x > -10
5x > -10
x>

x > -2

5. Solve the inequality ( )

Solution ( )

( )

( ) ( )

x ≥ -2

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Web link:
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/SolveExpEqns.aspx
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/ExpLogEqns.aspx

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1mUjnrGY4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reAvJoGVqqI

Lesson 8: Logarithmic Equations and Inequality

Definition: Let a, b, and c be positive real numbers such that b ≠ 1. The logarithm
of a with base b is denoted by logba, and is defined as
c = logba if and only if a = bc

Reminders.
1. In both the logarithm and exponential forms, b is the base. In the exponential form, c is an
exponent; this implies that the logarithm is actually an exponent. Hence, logarithmic and
exponential functions are inverses.

2. In the logarithmic form logbx, x cannot be negative.

3. The value of logbx can be negative.

Common logarithms are logarithms with base 10; logx is a short notation for log 10x.

Natural logarithms are logarithms to the base e (approximately 2. 71828), and are denoted by “ln”. In
other words, lnx is another way of writing logex.

Illustrative examples

A. Rewrite the following exponential equations in logarithmic form, whenever possible

1. 53 = 125 log5125 = 3

2. 7-2 = log7( )

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3. ( ) =

4. (0.1)-4 = 10000 log0.110000 = -4

5. e2 = x lnx = 2

B. Rewrite the following logarithmic equations in exponential form.

1. log m = n 10n = m common logarithm so the base is 10

2. log381 = 4 34 = 81

3. √
5=2 (√ ) = 5

4. ( )

5. ln 8 = a ea = 8 natural logarithm so the base is e

Basic Properties of Logarithms

Let b and x be real numbers such that b > 0 and b ≠ 1,

1. logb1 = 0
2. logbbx = x
3. If x > 0, then

Examples:
Use the basic properties of logarithms to find the value of the following logarithmic expressions.

1. log10
Solution: log10 = log10101= 1 Property 2

2. lne3
Solution: lne3 = logee3 = 3 Property 2

3. log464
Solution: log464 = log443 = 3 Property 2

4.
Solution: =2 Property 3

5. log 1
Solution log 1 = 0 Property 1

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Laws of Logarithms

Let b > 0, b ≠ 1 and let n . For u > 0, v > 0, then

1. logb(uv) = logbu + logbv

2. logb(u/v) = logbu – logbv
3. logbun= n·logbu

Examples:
Use the properties of logarithms to expand each expression in terms of the logarithms of the
factors. Assume each factor is positive.

1. log(ab2) = loga + logb2

= loga + 2logb

2. log3( ) = 3log3( )
= 3(log33 – log3x) log33 = 1 Property 2
= 3(1 – log3x)
= 3 – 3log3x

3. ln[x(x – 5)] = ln[x(x – 5)]

= lnx + ln(x – 5)

4. log2 + log3 = log(2·3)

= log6

5. log5(x2) – 3log5x = log5x2 – log5x3

= log5( )

= log5( )

= log5x-1
= - log5x

Change-of-base formula

Any logarithmic expression can be expressed as a quotient of two logarithmic expressions with a
common base. Let a, b, and x be positive real numbers, with a ≠ 1, b ≠ 1:

Examples: Use the change-of-base formula to rewrite the following logarithmic expressions to the
indicated base.

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1. log64 (change to base 2)

Solution: log64 =

2. log1/22 (change to base e)

Solution: log1/22 =
( )

= ln 1 = o

= -1

Solving Logarithmic Equations

Property of Logarithmic Equations

If b > 1, then the logarithmic function y = logbx is increasing for all x. If 0 < b < 1,
then the logarithmic function y = logbx is decreasing for all x. This means that
logbu = logbv if and only if u = v.

Techniques. Some strategies for solving logarithmic equations:

1. Rewriting to exponential form;
2. Using logarithmic properties;
3. Applying the one-to-one property of logarithmic functions;
4. The Zero Factor Property: If ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0.

Examples:

Find the value of x in the following equations.

1. log4(2x) = log410
2x = 10
x=
x=5
Check: 5 is a solution since log4(2·5) = log4(10) is defined

2. log3(2x – 1) = 2
32 = 2x – 1 change in exponential form

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9 = 2x – 1
2x = 9 + 1
2x = 10
x=
x=5
Check: 5 is a solution since log3(2(5) - 1) = log3(9) is defined, using a calculator log3(9) = 2

3. logx16 = 2
x2 = 16 change in exponential form
√ =√
x=±4 x=4
Check: 4 is a solution since logx16 = log416 is defined, however -4 is not a solution since
log-416 is not defined (the base cannot be negative).

4. log2(x + 1) + log2(x – 1) = 3
log2 [(x + 1)(x – 1)] = 3 using the property logbu+ logbv = logb(uv)
(x + 1)(x – 1) = 23 exponential form
x2 – 1 = 8
x2 = 8 + 1
x2 = 9
√ =√
x=±3 x=3

Check: 3 is a solution since log2(x + 1) + log2(x – 1) = log2(3 + 1) + log2(3 – 1) = log24 + log22

is defined, however -3 is not a solution since log2(x + 1) + log2(x – 1) = log2(-3 + 1) +
log2(-3 – 1) = log2(-2) + log2(-4) is not defined.

5. logx2 = 2
x2 = 102 exponential form (common logarithm, the base is 10)
x2 = 100
√ =√
x = ± 10 x = 10 and x = -10

Check: 10 is a solution since log(10)2 = log100 is defined, (-10) is a solution since

log(-10)2 = log100 is 1lso defined.

Solving logarithmic Inequalities

Property of Logarithmic Inequalities

If 0 < b < 1, then x1< x2 if and only if logbx1> logbx2.
If b > 1, then x1< x2 if and only if logbx1< logbx2.

Examples:

Solve the following logarithmic inequalities

1. log3(2x – 1) > log3(x + 2)

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2x – 1 > 0 and x + 2 > 0 must be satisfied

2x – 1 > 0 implies x > and x + 2 > 0 implies x > -2
To make both logarithms defined, then x > . (if x > , then surely x is greater
than -2)

2x – 1 > x + 2
2x – x > 2 + 1
x>3

x = 4 and up since x > 3

Check: log3(2x – 1) > log3(x + 2)
log3(2(4) – 1) > log3(4 + 2)
log3(8 – 1) > log3(6)
log37 > log37 True

Hence, the solution is (3, +∞)

2. log2 (3x + 5) ≥ log2 ( x – 9)

(3x + 5) > 0 and ( x – 9) > 0 must be satisfied
3x + 5 > 0 implies x > and x + 2 > 0 implies x > 9
To make both logarithms defined, then x > (if x > , then surely x is greater
than )

3x + 5 ≥ x – 9
3x – x ≥ -9 -5
2x ≥ -14
x≥
x ≥ -7

Check: x = 10 since values of that make both logarithms defined is x > 9 and 9 is greater
than -7.

log2 (3x + 5) ≥ log2 ( x – 9)

log2 (3(10) + 5) ≥ log2 (10)– 9) Substitute
log2 (35) ≥ log2 (1) True

Hence the solution is (9, +∞)

3. log x + log (x – 3) ≤ log 10

x > 0 and ( x – 3) > 0 must be satisfied
x > 0 implies x > and x – 3 > 0 implies x > 3
To make both logarithms defined, then x > (if x > , then surely x is greater
than )

log x(x – 3) ≤ log 10

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x(x – 3) ≤ 10
x2 – 3x ≤ 10
x2 – 3x – 10 ≤ 0
(x – 5)(x + 2) ≤ 0
x ≤ 5 x ≤ -2

Check: x = 4 since 4 is greater than 3

log x + log (x – 3) ≤ log 10
log 4 + log (4 – 3) ≤ log 10
log 4 + log 1 ≤ log 10
log 4(1) ≤ log 10
log 4 ≤ log 10 True

x=5 since 5 is greater than 3

log x + log (x – 3) ≤ log 10
log 5 + log (5 – 3) ≤ log 10
log 5 + log 2 ≤ log 10
log 5(2) ≤ log 10
log 10 ≤ log 10 True

Hence, the solution is (3, 5]

4. log8(3x – 5) < 2
(3x – 5) > 0 must be satisfied
3x – 5 > 0 implies x >
To make logarithms defined, then x >

log8(3x – 5) < 2
3x – 5 < 82
3x – 5 < 64
3x < 64 + 5
3x < 69
x<
x < 29 (note that x > from the first condition)

Therefore, the solution is ( )

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Web link:
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/SolveLogEqns.aspx

Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgNu41tB-Yg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUI0guz4od4

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgNu41tB-Yg

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