SOLUTION: solve 5^x=2

Question 723202: solve 5^x=2

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 5^x=2
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When the variable is in the exponent, take the log.
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x*log(5) = log(2)
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x = log(2)/log(5)
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x = 0.4307
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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