SOLUTION: Solve for x. 2log5 10- 1/4 log5 x=log5 50

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Question 290183: Solve for x. 2log5 10- 1/4 log5 x=log5 50
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x: 2log5(10)- (1/4)log5(x) = log5(50)
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log5(100) - log5(x^(1/4)) = log5(50)
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log5(100x^(1/4) = log5(50)
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100x^(1/4) = 50
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x^(1/4) = 1/2
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x = (1/2)^4
x = 1/16
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Cheers,
Stan H.