solve $\log_3(x + 1) = \log_6(5 - x)$ by graphing.

what equations should be graphed?

$y_1 = \frac{\log(x + 1)}{\log 3}$

$y_1 = \frac{\log 3}{\log(x + 1)}$

$y_2 = \frac{\log 6}{\log(5 - x)}$

$y_2 = \frac{\log(5 - x)}{\log 6}$

graph the system. use the graph to approximate the solution of the equation.

$x \approx$

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solve $\log_3(x + 1) = \log_6(5 - x)$ by graphing.

what equations should be graphed?

$y_1 = \frac{\log(x + 1)}{\log 3}$

$y_1 = \frac{\log 3}{\log(x + 1)}$

$y_2 = \frac{\log 6}{\log(5 - x)}$

$y_2 = \frac{\log(5 - x)}{\log 6}$

graph the system. use the graph to approximate the solution of the equation.

$x \approx$

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Apply change of base formula

Find the intersection point

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