SOLUTION: log(2+x)-log(x-2)=log 5

Question 80156: log(2+x)-log(x-2)=log 5
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First, use a logarithm property to recognize that:

Now, you can make each side of the equation the exponent of 10 to get rid of the logs:

Now, just solve for x and you are done. I will leave this part to you.
Good Luck,
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