Answer
$x=\dfrac{25}{2}$
Work Step by Step
Using properties of logarithms, then,
\begin{array}{l}
\log_52+\log_5x=2\\\\
\log_5(2x)=2\\\\
5^2=2x\\\\
2x=25\\\\
x=\dfrac{25}{2}
.\end{array}
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 9 - Review - Page 598: 105
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