SOLUTION: What is the first step in solving this logarithmic equation: log3(2x-1) = log3(5x)

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Question 816799: What is the first step in solving this logarithmic equation: log3(2x-1) = log3(5x)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

log3(2x-1) = log3

log3(2x-1) - log3 = 0           1st Step

log%283%2C%28%282x-1%29%2F3+%29%29+=+0     

   %282x-1%29%2F3+=+3%5E0      

    %282x-1%29%2F3+=1          

          2x-1 = 3

           x = 2