SOLUTION: Solve the logarithmic equation for x. log5 6 + log5 x = log5 8 + log5(x − 5)

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Question 968010: Solve the logarithmic equation for x.
log5 6 + log5 x = log5 8 + log5(x − 5)

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the logarithmic equation for x.
log5 6 + log5 x = log5 8 + log5(x − 5)
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log5[6x] = log5[8(x-5)]
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Equation:
6x = 8x-40
2x = 40
x = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

...if log and base same, then




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