How do you simplify Log 5 = 2 - Log x? Precalculus Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Logarithmic Models 1 Answer Sihan Tawsik Jan 29, 2016 here is how, Explanation: log5=2-logx or,log5+logx=2 or,log(5x)=2 or,10^(log(5x))=10^2 or,5x=100 or,x=100/5 or,x=20 Answer link Related questions What is a logarithmic model? How do I use a logarithmic model to solve applications? What is the advantage of a logarithmic model? How does the Richter scale measure magnitude? What is the range of the Richter scale? How do you solve 9^(x-4)=81? How do you solve logx+log(x+15)=2? How do you solve the equation 2 log4(x + 7)-log4(16) = 2? How do you solve 2 log x^4 = 16? How do you solve 2+log_3(2x+5)-log_3x=4? See all questions in Logarithmic Models Impact of this question 1471 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License