SPS SPS FM 2024 October — Question 6

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM (SPS FM)
Year2024
SessionOctober
TopicProof

6. A student was asked to solve the equation \(2 \left( \log _ { 3 } x \right) ^ { 2 } - 3 \log _ { 3 } x - 2 = 0\). The student's attempt is written out below. $$\begin{aligned} & 2 \left( \log _ { 3 } x \right) ^ { 2 } - 3 \log _ { 3 } x - 2 = 0
& 4 \log _ { 3 } x - 3 \log _ { 3 } x - 2 = 0
& \log _ { 3 } x - 2 = 0
& \log _ { 3 } x = 2
& x = 8 \end{aligned}$$
  1. Identify the two mistakes that the student has made.
  2. Solve the equation \(2 \left( \log _ { 3 } x \right) ^ { 2 } - 3 \log _ { 3 } x - 2 = 0\), giving your answers in an exact form.
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