Solve log equation with domain restrictions

Solve logarithmic equation where domain constraints eliminate one or more algebraic solutions.

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Edexcel Paper 2 2023 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Given that
$$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 3 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x + 10 ) = 2 + 2 \log _ { 2 } x$$
  1. show that $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 13 x - 30 = 0$$
    1. Write down the roots of the equation $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 13 x - 30 = 0$$
    2. Hence state which of the roots in part (b)(i) is not a solution of $$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 3 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x + 10 ) = 2 + 2 \log _ { 2 } x$$ giving a reason for your answer.
Edexcel Paper 2 2020 October Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. (a) Given that
$$2 \log ( 4 - x ) = \log ( x + 8 )$$ show that $$x ^ { 2 } - 9 x + 8 = 0$$ (b) (i) Write down the roots of the equation $$x ^ { 2 } - 9 x + 8 = 0$$ (ii) State which of the roots in (b)(i) is not a solution of $$2 \log ( 4 - x ) = \log ( x + 8 )$$ giving a reason for your answer.
AQA Paper 1 2023 June Q6
5 marks Standard +0.8
6 Show that the equation $$\begin{aligned} & \qquad 2 \log _ { 10 } x = \log _ { 10 } 4 + \log _ { 10 } ( x + 8 ) \\ & \text { has exactly one solution. } \\ & \text { Fully justify your answer. } \end{aligned}$$