SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Round to 2 decimal places if needed. log_5(x)-log_5(x-2)=3 Thanks in advance for the help.

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Question 859569: Solve the equation. Round to 2 decimal places if needed.
log_5(x)-log_5(x-2)=3
Thanks in advance for the help.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

log%285%2C+%28x%2F%28x-2%29%29%29+=+3

    x/(x-2) = 125

     x = 125x - 250

     250 = 124x

     250/124 = x  = 2  1/62