SOLUTION: Hi, I need help with the following please. Any assistance would be really appreciated! Solve: log5(-2x) ----------- --- = 2 log5(x+1)

Question 294870: Hi, I need help with the following please. Any assistance would be really appreciated!
Solve:
log5(-2x)
--------------- = 2
log5(x+1)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log5(-2x)
--------------- = 2
log5(x+1)
---------------------------------

x = -2 +/- sqrt(3)
-------------
The -2-sqrt(3) won't work as it will give the log of a negative number.

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