Find the value of x which satisfies the given expression $[log_{10} 2 + log (4x + 1)$ = $log (x + 2) + 1]$
If base is not mentioned, then always remember to take it as 10.
Hence, in the given expression, assume base as 10
We are given, $[log_{10} 2 + log_{10} (4x + 1)$ = $log_{10} (x + 2) + 1]$
$[log_{10} 2 + log_{10} (4x + 1)$ = $log_{10} (x + 2) + 1]$
$[log_{10} 2 + log_{10} (4x + 1)$ = $log_{10} (x + 2) + log_{10}10]$
Now, Use the product rule: $log_{a}(xy)$ = $log_{a}x + log_{a}y$
$[log_{10} 2 (4x + 1)]$ = $[log_{10} 10(x + 2)]$
(4x + 1) = (5x + 10)
4x + 1 = 5x + 10
x = - 9