Solve 2^(5x)=3^x(5^(x+3)) Logarithm Exercise

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Homework Statement



[tex]2^{5x}=3^x(5^{x+3})[/tex]

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



[tex]ln2^{5x}=ln3^x(ln5^{x+3})[/tex]

[tex]5xln2=xln3(x+3)ln5[/tex]

Here's where I get stuck... I've tried a bunch of different manipulation, but can't seem to isolate x...

Thanks in advance!
 
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Thanks for the direction! I think I've got it...

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It's late and I still suck at LaTeX, is it okay to do this, or is it against etiquette?

Thanks again for your help!
 
Welcome to PF, Orange! :smile:

0range said:
Thanks for the direction! I think I've got it...

It's late and I still suck at LaTeX, is it okay to do this, or is it against etiquette?

Thanks again for your help!

It is okay to do that, and you did get it.

Cheers!