Problem

Solve for $x$.
\[
\log _{5}(x+2)=1-\log _{5}(x+6)
\]

If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.

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\(\boxed{\text{Therefore, there are no valid solutions to the equation.}}\)

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Step 1 :First, simplify the equation using the properties of logarithms. The equation \(\log _{5}(x+2)=1-\log _{5}(x+6)\) can be rewritten as \(\log _{5}\left(\frac{x+2}{x+6}\right)=1\).

Step 2 :Next, convert the logarithmic equation into an exponential equation. This gives \(5^1 = \frac{x+2}{x+6}\).

Step 3 :Solving this equation for \(x\) gives \(x = -7\).

Step 4 :However, this solution is not valid because it would result in a negative argument for the logarithm in the original equation, which is undefined.

Step 5 :\(\boxed{\text{Therefore, there are no valid solutions to the equation.}}\)

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