SOLUTION: 8 In (5x) =56

Question 308665: 8 In (5x) =56
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide both sides by 8:
ln(5x)=7

Now, raise both sides of the equation as a power of e, in order to "undo" the ln.

Now, divide both sides by 5:

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