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If 5 5-x = 2 x-5, find the value of x .?

Correct Answer: 5

Explanation:

∵ 55-x = 2x-5
⇒ 55-x = 2-(5-x)
⇒ (5-x)log 5 = -(5-x)log 2
⇒ (5-x)log 5 + (5-x)log 2 = 0
⇒ (5-x){log 5 + log 2 } = 0
⇒ (5-x){log10/2 + log 2 } = 0
⇒ (5-x){log10 - log 2 + log 2} = 0
⇒ 5-x = 0
∴ x = 5


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