SOLUTION: log5x = 2-logx5

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Question 324723: log5x = 2-logx5
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I'm presuming you mean:



And that you want to solve the equation for

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First, convert the base of the log function in the RHS to the same base as the log function in the LHS:

Use the log base conversion formula:



So:



But since



we now have:



Put everything into the LHS:



Multiply both sides by



Let and substitute:



Factor:



Hence:



Substitute back:



Use the definition of the log function:



Hence:



Which is to say:



Check:



Checks!

John


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