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Math Puzzle for April 3, 2026

Logarithms: Friend or frenemy? Was Napier napping?

Alameda Post - A log cabin in the woods. [1]
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log ( x − 2 ) 14641 + log ( x ) 28561 + log ( x + 4 ) 83521 = A

Given A = 12, find the value of x in the logarithmic equation above.

A correct answer sent to [email protected] [3] could win a Tucker’s gift card.

Last week’s winner [4] was John Lovato with Area = 2896.834 centimeters squared.

(Use of AI is strictly forbidden.)

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected] [3].