We are given the equation $\log_y(2x+3) + \log_y(2x-3) = 1$, and we are asked to find an expression for $y$ in terms of $x$.

AlgebraLogarithmsEquationsAlgebraic Manipulation
2025/4/19

1. Problem Description

We are given the equation logy(2x+3)+logy(2x3)=1\log_y(2x+3) + \log_y(2x-3) = 1, and we are asked to find an expression for yy in terms of xx.

2. Solution Steps

We can use the logarithm product rule to combine the two logarithm terms:
loga(b)+loga(c)=loga(bc)\log_a(b) + \log_a(c) = \log_a(bc)
Applying this rule to the given equation, we get:
logy((2x+3)(2x3))=1\log_y((2x+3)(2x-3)) = 1
The expression (2x+3)(2x3)(2x+3)(2x-3) is in the form (a+b)(ab)(a+b)(a-b), which simplifies to a2b2a^2 - b^2. Therefore,
(2x+3)(2x3)=(2x)2(3)2=4x29(2x+3)(2x-3) = (2x)^2 - (3)^2 = 4x^2 - 9
So the equation becomes:
logy(4x29)=1\log_y(4x^2 - 9) = 1
Now, we can rewrite the logarithmic equation in exponential form. The general rule is:
loga(b)=cac=b\log_a(b) = c \Leftrightarrow a^c = b
Applying this rule to our equation, we get:
y1=4x29y^1 = 4x^2 - 9
Therefore,
y=4x29y = 4x^2 - 9

3. Final Answer

y=4x29y = 4x^2 - 9

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