Find the sum of the real values of which satisfy the equation
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2 − x = l o g 3 ( 1 0 − 3 x )
Rewrite the equation in exponential form
3 2 − x = 1 0 − 3 x
Now, 3 2 − x = 9 ⋅ 3 − x
9 ⋅ 3 − x = 1 0 − 3 x
Multiply both sides by 3 x
9 = 1 0 ⋅ 3 x − 3 2 x
Rearranging
3 2 x − 1 0 ⋅ 3 x + 9 = 0
Factoring the left side
( 3 x − 1 ) ( 3 x − 9 ) = 0
Set each factor equal to 0 and solve for x
3 x − 1 = 0 or 3 x − 9 = 0
3 x = 1 or 3 x = 9
x = 0 or x = 2
The sum of the solutions is:
0 + 2 = 2