SOLUTION: Harley solved the following equation and knows she made a mistake. Explain to her where her error was and then solve the equation correctly. log2+logx=1 log2+x=1 10powered by 1

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Question 950777: Harley solved the following equation and knows she made a mistake. Explain to her where her error was and then solve the equation correctly.
log2+logx=1
log2+x=1
10powered by 1=2+x
10=2+x
x=8
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%28%282%2Bx%29%29=1 <---- Here's the mistake.
It should be,
log%28%282x%29%29=1
2x=10
x=5