SOLUTION: The question says: Solve the Logarithmic equation: 2 log x - 2 = log(x-25)

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Question 236050: The question says: Solve the Logarithmic equation:
2 log x - 2 = log(x-25)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The question says: Solve the Logarithmic equation:
2 log x - 2 = log(x-25)
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log(x^2) - log(x-25) = 2
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log[x^2/(x-25)] = 2
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[x^2/(x-25)] = 100
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x^2 = 100x - 2500
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x^2 - 100x + 2500 = 0
(x-50)^2 = 0
x = 50
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Cheers,
Stan H.