Logarithmic Equation Real Solutions

XAT 2024 · QADI · Easy · Algebra

Consider the equation log5(x2)=2log25(2x4)\log_5(x - 2) = 2 \log_{25}(2x - 4), where xx is a real number. For how many different values of xx does the given equation hold?

  1. A.

    0

  2. B.

    1

  3. C.

    2

  4. D.

    4

  5. E.

    Infinitely many

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