Answer
$x=4$
Work Step by Step
Using the log rule $log(a^b)=b \times log(a)$, the equation can be written as $$2xlog_{5}(5)=8$$ $log_{5}(5)$ is equal to $1$. Simplifying leaves $2x=8$, or $x=4$.
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