Question: a. Given that log 3 (x + 1) = 1 + 2 log 3 (x 1), show that 3x 2 7x + 2

a. Given that log3 (x + 1) = 1 + 2 log3 (x − 1), show that 3x2 − 7x + 2 = 0.

b. Hence, or otherwise, solve log3 (x + 1) = 1 + 2 log3 (x − 1).

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