Log5(x+4)=log5(1-2x)

Question

Log5(x+4)=log5(1-2x)

Answer 1

Log₅(x+4)=log₅(1-2x)
x+4>0     1-2x>0
x>-4        -2x>-1
                x<1/2<br>x+4=1-2x
x+2x=1-4
3x=-3
x=-1