Rewrite the logarithmic equation in exponential form
Use log properties to combine or expand expressions
Isolate the logarithm term
Convert to exponential form if needed
Solve the resulting algebraic equation
Check for domain restrictions before accepting solutions
Verify all answers in the original logarithmic equation
Reject any solution that makes a log argument nonpositive
Use change-of-base formula when necessary
Use common or natural logs consistently when simplifying