SOLUTION: Solve for x: log(x - 5) + log 4 = 2.

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Question 114114: Solve for x: log(x - 5) + log 4 = 2.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x: log(x - 5) + log 4 = 2.
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log[4(x-5)] = 2
4(x-5) = 10^2
4x-20 = 100
4x = 120
x = 30
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Stan H.