If 2 log(x + a) = log(16a^6), where a is a positive constant, find x in terms of a

Use the power rule on the right hand side of the equation to reduce the expression into simpler termsRemoves logs (several methods, I would personally halve and then cancel)Factorise to give x=a(4a2-1)

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