SOLUTION: Find the solution of the equation, correct to four decimal places when needed. {{{log(x)+log((x-3))=1}}}

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Question 812065: Find the solution of the equation, correct to four decimal places when needed.

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

log(x(x-3))=log10
x(x-3)=10
x^2-3x-10=0
(x-5)(x+2)=0
x=-2 (reject)x>0
or
x=5

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