SOLUTION: In the equation: 0.8 = 5^n, how do you solve for n? So far I have this: nth root(8) = nth root(5^n) nth root(8) = 5 Where do I go from here?

Question 7173: In the equation: 0.8 = 5^n, how do you solve for n?
So far I have this:
nth root(8) = nth root(5^n)
nth root(8) = 5
Where do I go from here?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You should use logarithms on this problem.
Take the log of both sides:
Divide both sides by log(5)
Do this in your calculator for more accuracy.

Approximately
Use your calculator to check:

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