19 solve the logarithmic equation 2 log x log 4x40 1 0 x
19) solve the logarithmic equation
2 log x - log (4x-40) - 1 = 0
x=__________
(simplofy your answer. type an exact answer, using e as needed.)
Solution
Given logarithmic equation
2 log x - log (4x - 40) - 1 = 0
log x2- log (4x - 40) = 1
log (x2/(4x - 40)) = log 10
x2/(4x - 40) = 10
x2 = 10(4x - 40)
x2 - 40x + 400 = 0
x = 20, 20
