Show that the solution of the equation is . Express the equation as a cubic equation in .
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12(a)
1. Express all terms with prime bases and apply index laws to separate the constant and variable powers.
2. Group the terms with $x$ on one side of the equation.
3. Simplify the expression to a single base to the power of $x$.
4. Take logarithms on both sides to solve for $x$.
x = \frac{\lg 81}{\lg 15} \text{ (shown)}
12(b)
1. Change the base of the second logarithmic term to base 2
2. Evaluate the denominator and simplify the equation
3. Use logarithm laws to combine the terms
4. Convert from logarithmic to exponential form and expand to get a cubic equation
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