This is due to the distinct properties of logarithms in comparison to algebra. The expression log(3x - 1) is interpreted as log 3x divided by log 1. If we proceed with rearranging and solving for x, we arrive at: log(3x - 1) = log28, log 3x/log 1 = log 28, resulting in log 3x being equal to log 28 multiplied by log 1 which equals 0. Thus, 3x = 10⁰ = 1, leading to 3x = 1 and x = 1/3. Therefore, it follows that 3x - 1 equals 3(1/3) - 1 = 0.
