SOLUTION: I am needing help with Logarithmic Equations. Ex. log 5x = log (2x + 9). Please explain each step to solving this equation. Thanks, Drake

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Question 842029: I am needing help with Logarithmic Equations. Ex. log 5x = log (2x + 9). Please explain each step to solving this equation. Thanks, Drake
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%28%285x%29%29+=+log%28%282x+%2B+9%29%29
5x=2x%2B9 Anti-log of both sides or 10^( )
3x=9 Subtract 2 from both sides
x=3 Divide both sides by 3