The equation is .
Apply Property of equality for logarithmic functions: .
(Subtract a from each side)
Factors of left side: .
Apply zero product property: ab = 0 then a = 0 or b = 0.
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The first factor is .
(Add 3 to each side)
The second factor is .
(Subtract 2 from each side)
CHECK:-
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(Evaluate powers:
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Apply Property of equality for logarithmic functions: .
The inequality is true.
The solution is .