Question

Solve the log equation

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

log5((5-3x)/((7+x)^2))=1

(5-3x)/(7+x)^2 = 5

5-3x = 5x^2+70x+245

5x^2+73x+240=0

x= -5, x= -48/5

-48/5 is extraneous

x = -5