SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation. -2 log base 5 of x = log base 4 of 12.

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Question 141659: I need help solving this equation. -2 log base 5 of x = log base 4 of 12.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2 log base 5 of x = log base 4 of 12
-2[logx/log5] = [log12/log4]
logx = [log5/(-2)][log12/log4]
log x = -0.349485...* 1.79248..
log x = -0.6264453...
x = 0.23635...
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Cheers,
Stan H.