SOLUTION: log2(x - 2) + 5 = 8

SOLUTION: log2(x - 2) + 5 = 8 - log2 4

Question 144486: log2(x - 2) + 5 = 8 - log2 4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Evaluate to get 2

Subtract 5 from both sides

Combine like terms

Rewrite the logarithmic equation into an exponential equation

Raise 2 to the first power to get 2

Solve for x

So our answer is
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