SOLUTION: solve for x. a) x=Log317 b) 5x-2=4x

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Question 252823: solve for x. a) x=Log317
b) 5x-2=4x
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This problem should not be lumped with a logarithm problem.
5x-2=4x
subtract 4x from both sides
x-2=0
add 2 to both sides
x=2