SOLUTION: Solve for x: log(x - 3) = (log x - log 2)

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Question 172874: Solve for x: log(x - 3) = (log x - log 2)
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x: log(x - 3) = (log x - log 2)
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log(x - 3) = (log x - log 2)
log(x - 3) = log (x/2)
x - 3 = x/2
2x - 6 = x
2x = x + 6
x = 6
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