[tex]\bf \textit{Logarithm Cancellation Rules} \\\\ log_a a^x = x\qquad \qquad \stackrel{\textit{we'll use this one}}{a^{log_a x}=x} \\\\[-0.35em] \rule{34em}{0.25pt}\\\\ 10-log_8(x+2)=9\implies 10=9+log_8(x+2)\implies 1=log_8(x+2) \\\\\\ 8^1=8^{log_8(x+2)}\implies 8=x+2\implies 6=x[/tex]
