Solve for x:
Log base 3 of left-parenthesis x minus 2 right-parenthesis EndLog equals 2
Answer options with 4 options
A.
8
B.
9
C.
10
D.
11
To solve this equation, we can rewrite it in exponential form using the property of logarithms:
3^2 = x - 2
Simplifying, we have:
9 = x - 2
Adding 2 to both sides:
9 + 2 = x
x = 11
The solution is x = 11, so the correct answer is D.