To solve the inequality \( \log_3(5 - 4x) < \log_3(x - 1) \), we can start by using the properties of logarithms. Specifically, since the logarithmic function is increasing when the base is greater than 1, we can simplify the inequality as follows:
\[ 5 - 4x < x - 1 \]
Next, let's solve this inequality step by step:
- Rearrange the terms:
\[ 5 + 1 < x + 4x \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 6 < 5x \]
- Divide both sides by 5:
\[ \frac{6}{5} < x \]
Or:
\[ x > \frac{6}{5} \]
Now, we must also consider the conditions under which the logarithms are defined. The arguments of the logarithms must be positive:
From \( \log_3(5 - 4x) \), we need: \[ 5 - 4x > 0 \implies 4x < 5 \implies x < \frac{5}{4} \]
From \( \log_3(x - 1) \), we need: \[ x - 1 > 0 \implies x > 1 \]
Now we have three inequalities to satisfy:
- \( x > \frac{6}{5} \)
- \( x < \frac{5}{4} = 1.25 \)
- \( x > 1 \)
Considering the inequalities \( x > \frac{6}{5} \) and \( x < \frac{5}{4} \), the solution will be between the two:
\[ \frac{6}{5} < x < \frac{5}{4} \]
In interval notation, the solution can be expressed as:
\[ \left( \frac{6}{5}, \frac{5}{4} \right) \]
So the final solution is:
\[ x \in \left( \frac{6}{5}, \frac{5}{4} \right) \]