SOLUTION: How do I solve for x in this equation: 3^(5x)=8^(x+4)

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Question 452513: How do I solve for x in this equation:
3^(5x)=8^(x+4)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I solve for x in this equation:
3^(5x)=8^(x+4)
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Take the log of both sides to get:
(5x)log(3) = (x+4)log(8)
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[5log(3) - log(8)]x = 4log(8)
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x = 2.4366..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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