SOLUTION: I need help to solve this equation for x. {{{2*log(5) + log(2x+3)=2}}} This is what I've tried so far. Is this correct/am I on the right track? 2*log[5(2x+3)]=2 2*log(10

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Question 435053: I need help to solve this equation for x.

This is what I've tried so far. Is this correct/am I on the right track?
2*log[5(2x+3)]=2
2*log(10x+15)=2

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help to solve this equation for x.


log(25*(2x+3)) = 2
25*(2x+3) = 100
50x + 75 = 100
x = 1/2
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This is what I've tried so far. Is this correct/am I on the right track?
2*log[5(2x+3)]=2 *** You multiplied 5 x 2x+3 but left out the 2.
2*log(10x+15)=2

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