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Log 15 = log(7 - 4x)​

User Vidang
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

  1. log (15) = log (7 - 4x), x < 7/4
  2. 15 = 7 - 4x
  3. 4x = 7 - 15
  4. 4x = -8
  5. x = -2
User Michael Johansen
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Answer:

x =-2

Explanation:

log 15 = log(7 - 4x)​

The terms inside the log functions must be the same

15 = 7 -4x

Subtract 7 from each side

15-7 = 7-4x-7

8 = -4x

Divide each side by -4

8/-4 =-4x/-4

-2 =x

User Sarvnashak
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