Algebra Problem of The Day-6

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x6+2x2=13log3 ⁣(xx3+54)\large x-6 +\frac{2}{\sqrt{x-2}}=\frac{1}{3}\log_3\!\left({\frac{x}{x^3+54}}\right)
Solve for xR.\large x\in \R.
 
Oh no, here we go again!
Should the 54 be 64?
Yes, let's go again!
54 is correct. You can cheat a bit by graphing the equation to see what the answer is supposed to be. It might give you an idea of how to approach it. I had to be very creative for this one.

Looking forward to your solution. :)
 
With 3^3 + 54 =81 = 3^4, I immediately plugged in x=3 and it worked! Now I have to show my work. Give me a few minutes!
 
Yes, let's go again!
54 is correct. You can cheat a bit by graphing the equation to see what the answer is supposed to be. It might give you an idea of how to approach it. I had to be very creative for this one.

Looking forward to your solution. :)
I already have an answer. Is that quick enough for you.
 
Let f(x)=x6+2x2, g(x)=13ln3ln(xx3+54), x>2f(x)=x-6+\frac{2}{\sqrt{x-2}}, \ g(x)=\frac{1}{3\ln 3}\ln\left(\frac{x}{x^3+54}\right), \ x>2Then f(x)=11(x2)x2f'(x)=1-\frac{1}{(x-2)\sqrt{x-2}}f(x)=0x=3, f(3)=1f'(x)=0\Rightarrow x=3, \ f(3)=-1f(x)<0, x(2,3), f(x)>0, x(3,)f(x)1, x>2f'(x)<0, \ \forall x\in(2,3), \ f'(x)>0, \ \forall x\in(3,\infty)\Rightarrow f(x)\ge -1, \ \forall x>2g(x)=27x3x(x3+54)ln3g'(x)=\frac{27-x^3}{x(x^3+54)\ln 3}g(x)=0x=3, g(3)=1g'(x)=0\Rightarrow x=3, \ g(3)=-1g(x)>0, x(2,3), g(x)<0, x(3,)g(x)1, x>2g'(x)>0, \ \forall x\in(2,3), \ g'(x)<0, \ \forall x\in(3,\infty)\Rightarrow g(x)\le -1, \ \forall x>2So g(x)1f(x), x>2g(x)\le -1\le f(x), \ \forall x>2equality stands only for x=3x=3fig1.jpg
 
BBB,
If the graph I looked at looked like the one above I might have gotten the answer. Oh, well! I have another chance at today's questions.
 
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