3. Below is a problem related to logarithms and part of a solution with the reasons. Learners were required to Solve log

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3. Below is a problem related to logarithms and part of a solution with the reasons. Learners were required to Solve log 5x + log(x - 1) = 2 for x. Below is the workings, and steps with what a learner is expected to do. log 5x + log(x - 1) = 2 log (5x(x - 1)) = 2 10log(5x(x-1)) = 10² Write original equation. product property of logarithms. exponentiating each side using base 10logx = x 5x2 — 5x = 100 x2 – 5x = 20 (x - 5)(x + 4) = 0 Factor. hence, the solution is x = 5 or x = -4. Write in standard form. Is this answer correct? If not, give a clear demonstration that the answer is wrong. Then identify the step(s) in the solution that is/are incorrect and explain why. Finally, do you think there are any ways in which the 'reasons' for the various steps could be improved? If yes, Show how. And if not explain. [20]