Precalculus Examples

$e = \sqrt{x + 4}$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$e = \sqrt{x + 4}$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(x + 4)$ of the left side $(e)$ equals the exponent $(\frac{1}{2})$ .

$\log_{x + 4} (e) = \frac{1}{2}$