SOLUTION: Use the properties of logarithms to solve the equation for x. log2(5x − 27) = 3

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Question 509511: Use the properties of logarithms to solve the equation for x.
log2(5x − 27) = 3

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for x
log2(5x − 27) = 3
convert to exponential form: base(2) raised to log of number(3)=number(5x-27)
2^3=5x-27=8
5x=8+27=35
x=7

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