how to begin solving equation 3 log(x) = 6 - 2x ?

Re: how to begin?

get out your graphing calculator ... graph the equation y = 3log(x) - (6 - 2x) and locate the roots.

this equation cannot be solved using elementary algebraic methods.
 
Re: how to begin?

crazylum said:
Where does one begin to solve the equation 3log(x)=6-2x?
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You could use numerical method such as "Newton-Raphson" iteration to estimate the roots of this function.

However, graphing and rough-estimating first is very useful - for fast convergence, possible number of solutions(roots) and accuracy of estimation.
 
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