SOLUTION: logbase9 5x = logbase9 6 + logbase9 (x-2)

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Question 261358: logbase9 5x = logbase9 6 + logbase9 (x-2)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do it like this one.
logbase3 12+ logbase3 x = 3
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log%283%2C12%29+%2B+log%283%2Cx%29+=+3
log%283%2C12x%29+=+3
12x+=+3%5E3
12x = 27
x = 9/4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
logbase9 (5x) = logbase9(6) + logbase9 (x-2)
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log9(5x) = log9(6) + log9(x-2)
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log9(5x) = log9(6x-12)
5x = 6x-12
x = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.