Both sides of the equation contain log base 6. Therefore, the input into each log must be equal.
[tex]log(a) = log(b) \rightarrow a = b[/tex]
Set up equation where inputs are equal:
[tex]5x - 8 = 22[/tex]
Solve for x:
[tex]5x = 22+8 = 30 \\ \\ x = (30/5) = 6[/tex]
Answer is A) x=6
