SOLUTION: log4x=log5+log(x-1) solve the logarithmic equation

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Question 735080: log4x=log5+log(x-1)
solve the logarithmic equation
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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log4x=log5+log(x-1)
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log(4x) = log[5(x-1)]
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4x = 5x-5
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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