SOLUTION: Solve, for x, the equation log base 2 (5x^2-x-2) = 2+2 log base 2 of x Thanks so much!

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Question 112246: Solve, for x, the equation log base 2 (5x^2-x-2) = 2+2 log base 2 of x
Thanks so much!

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
using rules of logarithms; 5x^2-x-2=4x^2

x^2-x-2=0 ___ (x+1)(x-2)=0

remember, logarithms are NOT defined for negative numbers

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