Source: Extra Practice
Determine the number of real solutions of the equation: .
Options
Option A is correct
Option B
Option C
Option D
Explanation
Convert the logarithmic equation into its exponential equivalent: .
Factorizing the quadratic equation: .
Now, verify both solutions in the original domain of the logarithm, which requires :
- For : (Valid).
- For : (Valid).
Since both yield positive arguments, there are exactly valid real solutions.