SOLUTION: Solve for x {{{2^x = 5}}} I did x = {{{ log(2, 5) }}} x = {{{(ln 5)/(ln 2)}}} x = 1.98 But apparently my answer is wrong.

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Question 317830: Solve for x

I did
x =
x =
x = 1.98
But apparently my answer is wrong.

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What if you used logs to the base 10?






I got the same answer using natural logs
Did you goof with the calculator?

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