SOLUTION: Solve for x. 17^(5x)=11^(x-9) Write the exact answer using base-10 logarithms

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Question 644500: Solve for x.
17^(5x)=11^(x-9)
Write the exact answer using base-10 logarithms
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

17^(5x)=11^(x-9)

log(17^(5x))=log(11^(x-9))

5x*log(17) = (x-9)*log(11)

I'll let you finish up