SOLUTION: 6^x=216. i know the answer is three but how do you find that algebraically?

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Question 71156: 6^x=216. i know the answer is three but how do you find that algebraically?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
Take the logarithm of both sides.
Simplify the left side.
Divide both sides by Log(6)
Evaluate using your calculator or log tables.

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