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I NEED HELP! solve this logarithmic equation for the value of the variables. Be sure to check for extraneous solutions!! Thank you

I NEED HELP! solve this logarithmic equation for the value of the variables. Be sure-example-1

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Answer:


log_(5)(4) + log_(5)(x - 2) = log_(5)(28)


log_(5)(4(x - 2)) = log_(5)(28)


4(x - 2) = 28


x - 2 = 7


x = 9

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