Question

Select all of the potential solution(s) of the equation 2log5x = log54.
PS: the first log is log base 5 of x and the second log is log base 5 of 4

Answer 1

Answer:

x = ±2

Step-by-step explanation:

A equation is given to us , which is ,

$\longrightarrow 2log_5(x) = log_5 4$

From properties of logarithm we know that ,

$\longrightarrow alog\ m = log \ m^a$

Applying this to LHS , we have ;

$\longrightarrow log_5 x^2 = log_5 4$

Now the bases of logarithm on LHS and RHS is same . On comparing , we have ;

$\longrightarrow x^2 = 4$

Put square root on both sides,

$\longrightarrow x =\sqrt{4}$

Simplify ,

$\longrightarrow \underline{\underline{ x =\pm 2 }}$

This is the required answer.