To solve this logarithmic equation, we will first combine the logarithms on the left side using the product rule of logarithms.
log2((x+4)(x+1)) = 1 + log2(5)
Now, we will simplify the left side by distributing the logarithm.
log2(x^2 + 5x + 4) = 1 + log2(5)
Next, we will convert the equation into exponential form.
2^1 = x^2 + 5x + 4
2 = x^2 + 5x + 4
Now, we will rearrange the equation into standard form.
x^2 + 5x - 2 = 0
Next, we will solve this quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
The factors of -2 that add up to 5 are 6 and -1.
(x + 6)(x - 1) = 0
Therefore, x = -6 or x = 1.
After analyzing the original equation, we see that x = -6 is an extraneous solution. Thus, the solution to the given equation is x = 1.
To solve this logarithmic equation, we will first combine the logarithms on the left side using the product rule of logarithms.
log2((x+4)(x+1)) = 1 + log2(5)
Now, we will simplify the left side by distributing the logarithm.
log2(x^2 + 5x + 4) = 1 + log2(5)
Next, we will convert the equation into exponential form.
2^1 = x^2 + 5x + 4
2 = x^2 + 5x + 4
Now, we will rearrange the equation into standard form.
x^2 + 5x - 2 = 0
Next, we will solve this quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
The factors of -2 that add up to 5 are 6 and -1.
(x + 6)(x - 1) = 0
Therefore, x = -6 or x = 1.
After analyzing the original equation, we see that x = -6 is an extraneous solution. Thus, the solution to the given equation is x = 1.