\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply property of equality for logarithmic functions: \"\".

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\"\"

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Subtract 2x from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Multiply each side by negative one.

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\"\".

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\"\"

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CHECK:-

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To check the solution, substitute \"\" in \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\" is true.\"\"

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The solutions are \"\".