Understand Domain: We need to solve the equation log(x+1)=logx+1. First, let's understand that the logarithm function is only defined for positive arguments. Therefore, both x+1 and x must be greater than 0. x+1>0 implies x>−1 and x>0 implies x>0. So, the domain for x is x>0.
Set Logarithms Equal: Now, let's use the property of logarithms that states if log(a)=log(b), then a=b. So, we can set the arguments of the logarithms equal to each other: x+1=x+1.
Simplify Equation: This equation simplifies to x+1=x+1. Subtract x from both sides to isolate the constant terms: 1=1.
Check Identity: We see that 1=1 is a true statement, which means that the original equation is an identity for all x in the domain (x>0). Therefore, there is no unique solution for x; any positive x satisfies the equation.
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