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

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Question 80156: log(2+x)-log(x-2)=log 5
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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log%28%282%2Bx%29%29-log%28%28x-2%29%29=log5
First, use a logarithm property to recognize that:
log%28%282%2Bx%29%2F%282-x%29%29=log5
Now, you can make each side of the equation the exponent of 10 to get rid of the logs:
%282%2Bx%29%2F%282-x%29=5
Now, just solve for x and you are done. I will leave this part to you.
Good Luck,
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