How do you solve #log x - log(8-5x) = 2#? Precalculus Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Logarithmic Models 1 Answer P dilip_k May 24, 2018 #logx-log(8-5x)=2# #=>log_10(x/(8-5x))=2# #=>x/(8-5x)=100# #=>x=(8-5x)*100# #=>x=800-500x# #=>501x=800# #=>x=800/501# Answer link Related questions What is a logarithmic model? How do I use a logarithmic model to solve applications? What is the advantage of a logarithmic model? How does the Richter scale measure magnitude? What is the range of the Richter scale? How do you solve #9^(x-4)=81#? How do you solve #logx+log(x+15)=2#? How do you solve the equation #2 log4(x + 7)-log4(16) = 2#? How do you solve #2 log x^4 = 16#? How do you solve #2+log_3(2x+5)-log_3x=4#? See all questions in Logarithmic Models Impact of this question 4841 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License