Scribd
Upload
565 views9 pages

Solving Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities Part 1

1) This document provides strategies for solving logarithmic equations and inequalities, including rewriting them in exponential form, using logarithmic properties, and applying the one-to-one property of logarithmic functions. 2) Examples are provided to demonstrate solving logarithmic equations by changing them into exponential form, factorizing, and using the zero factor property. 3) Solving logarithmic inequalities is demonstrated through examples that involve expressing the inequalities in exponential form, determining the boundary where the expression is greater than 0, and comparing the inequalities to determine the solution interval.

Uploaded by

tishvill18
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
565 views9 pages

Solving Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities Part 1

1) This document provides strategies for solving logarithmic equations and inequalities, including rewriting them in exponential form, using logarithmic properties, and applying the one-to-one property of logarithmic functions. 2) Examples are provided to demonstrate solving logarithmic equations by changing them into exponential form, factorizing, and using the zero factor property. 3) Solving logarithmic inequalities is demonstrated through examples that involve expressing the inequalities in exponential form, determining the boundary where the expression is greater than 0, and comparing the inequalities to determine the solution interval.

Uploaded by

tishvill18
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 9

MET#2: Problem Solving

Involving Functions
Solving Logarithmic
Equations And Inequalities
Prepared by:

MRS. MARILYN O. ABAS


General Mathematics
Teacher
In solving logarithmic equations and
inequalities, it is important for you to
remember the restrictions on the values of 𝑏
Solving and 𝑥 in the logarithmic expression log 𝑏 𝑥.
Logarithmic Recall that:
Equations ❑ 𝑏 can be any positive real number
and except 1
Inequalities ❑ 𝑥 can be any real number
❑ The entire expression log 𝑏 𝑥 can be
any real number (hence, can be
negative)
Here are some strategies that might help
you in solving logarithmic equations and
inequalities.
➢ Rewriting to exponential form
➢ Using logarithmic properties
Solving
(see pp. 95-96 of your book)
Logarithmic ➢ Applying the one-to-one property of
Equations logarithmic functions
and
For any logarithmic function 𝑓 𝑥 = log 𝑏 𝑥, if
Inequalities log 𝑏 𝑢 = log 𝑏 𝑣 , then 𝑢 = 𝑣.
➢ Another useful property is the Zero
Factor Property. If 𝑎𝑏 = 0, then 𝑎 = 0
or 𝑏 = 0.

Example 1: (changing into
(a) log x 16 = 2
exponential form)
𝑥 2 = 16
Find the 𝑥 2 − 16 = 0
value of 𝑥 in (factorization using
𝑥+4 𝑥−4 =0 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = (𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎 − 𝑏)
the following 𝑥 = −4, 4
equations:
(Zero Factor
Property)
(b) log 2 ( 𝑥 + 1) + log 2 𝑥 − 1 = 3
Example 1: log 2 ( 𝑥 + 1) 𝑥 − 1 = 3 (using the property
3 log 𝑏 𝑢 + log 𝑏 𝑣)
𝑥+1 𝑥−1 =2 = log 𝑏 (𝑢𝑣)
Find the (multiplication 2
𝑥 −1=8
value of 𝑥 in of two 2 (factorization
binomials) 𝑥 − 9 = 0 using 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 =
the following
𝑥 + 3 𝑥 − 3 = 0 (𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎 − 𝑏))
equations:
𝑥 = −3, 3
(Zero Factor Property)
Example 2:
Use Solution: 2𝑥 = 3 (applying the one-to-one
logarithms to
log 2𝑥 = log 3 property)
solve for the
value of 𝑥 in 𝑥 log 2 = log 3 (applying log 𝑢𝑛 = 𝑛 log 𝑢
𝑏 𝑏
the log 3
𝑥 = log 2 since 2 is positive)
exponential
equation ≈ 𝟏. 𝟓𝟖𝟒𝟗𝟔
2𝑥 = 3.
Example 3: (a) log 6 𝑥 > 3

Solve each Solution: log 6 𝑥 > 3


logarithmic 𝑥 > 63 (Express in exponential form.)
inequality. 𝒙 > 𝟐𝟏𝟔 (Simplify.)
(b) log 4(𝑥 + 3) > log 4 (2𝑥 + 1)
Solution:
● Use the property of
Example 3: equality for logarithmic
equations to solve for
the value of the variable. ● Take the expression of the
Solve each logarithm and determine
logarithmic log 4 (𝑥 + 3) > log 4 (2𝑥 + 1) where the value is greater
𝑥 + 3 > 2𝑥 + 1
inequality. 3 − 1 > 2𝑥 − 𝑥
than 0 (this will create a
boundary).
2>𝑥
or 𝒙 < 𝟐 𝑥+3>0 2𝑥 + 1 > 0
𝒙 > −𝟑 2𝑥 > −1
𝟏
𝒙 > −𝟐
The value of the
variable is 𝒙 < 𝟐 ●Compare the two inequalities and determine if
boundary is needed for the inequality solution.
The value greater
than 0:
𝒙 > −𝟑
𝟏
𝒙>−
𝟐 Therefore, the solution of the inequality is
𝟏
− 𝟐 < 𝒙 < 𝟐.

You might also like