SOLUTION: log[4](x-8)=log[4](x-8)=1 I need to solve the equation algebraically Thank you!

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Question 635470: log[4](x-8)=log[4](x-8)=1
I need to solve the equation algebraically
Thank you!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ewatrrr:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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log[4](x-8)+log[4](x-8)=1
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2*log4(x-8) = 1
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log4(x-8) = 1/2
x-8 = 4^(1/2)
x - 8 = 2
x = 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Note: 

log%284%2C+%28x-8%29%29+=+1

 4^1 = x-8

   12 = x