The equation is .
Solve the equation.
\ (Original equation)
(Power property of logarithms:
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(Logarithm property:
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(Definition of logarithm:
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(Substitute:
and
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(Simplify)
Check solution for -values.
(Original equation)
(Substitute
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(Power property of logarithms:
)
(Logarithm property:
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(Substitute:
and
)
(Simplify)
The solution is .