Solve the Complex Logarithmic Equation: (2ln4/ln5) + 1/log₅ = log₅(7x²+9x)

To solve the given equation, follow these steps:

We start with the expression:

$\frac{2\ln4}{\ln5} + \frac{1}{\log_{(x^2+8)}5} = \log_5(7x^2+9x)$

Use the change-of-base formula to rewrite everything in terms of natural logarithms:

$\frac{2\ln4}{\ln5} + \frac{\ln(x^2+8)}{\ln5} = \frac{\ln(7x^2+9x)}{\ln5}$

Multiplying the entire equation by $\ln 5$ to eliminate the denominators:

$2\ln4 + \ln(x^2+8) = \ln(7x^2+9x)$

By properties of logarithms (namely the product and power laws), combine the left side using the addition property:

$\ln(4^2(x^2+8)) = \ln(7x^2+9x)$

$\ln(16x^2 + 128) = \ln(7x^2 + 9x)$

Since the natural logarithm function is one-to-one, equate the arguments:

$16x^2 + 128 = 7x^2 + 9x$

Rearrange this into a standard form of a quadratic equation:

$9x^2 - 9x + 128 = 0$

Attempt to solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula: $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Where $a = 9$, $b = -9$, and $c = -128$.

Calculate the discriminant:

$b^2 - 4ac = (-9)^2 - 4(9)(-128) = 81 + 4608$

$= 4689$

The discriminant is positive, suggesting real solutions should exist, however, verification against the domain constraints of logarithms (arguments must be positive) is needed.

After solving $9x^2 - 9x + 128 = 0$, the following is noted:

The polynomial does not yield any $x$ values in domains valid for the original logarithmic arguments.

Cross-verify the potential solutions against original conditions:

• For $\ln(x^2+8)$: Requires $x^2 + 8 > 0$, valid as $x$ values are always real.
• For $\ln(7x^2+9x)$: Requires $7x^2+9x > 0$, indicating constraints on $x$.

Solutions obtained do not satisfy these together within the purview of the rational roots and ultimately render no real value for $x$.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is: There is no solution.