SOLUTION: 17 = 15 + 2 log x How do I solve this?

Question 303465: 17 = 15 + 2 log x
How do I solve this?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: I'm assuming that the log is base 10.

Start with the given equation.

Subtract 15 from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Divide both sides by 2.

Reduce.

Convert to exponential form.

Simplify.

So the solution is
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