Solve the Equation $\log ( x - 50 ) - \log 9 = \log ( x - 30 ) - \log x$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $\log ( x - 50 ) - \log 9 = \log ( x - 30 ) - \log x$

• A) \(\quad x = 5\)
• B) \(x = 58\)
• C) \(x = 54\)
• D) \(x = 56\)
• E) none of these

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