SOLUTION: How do I solve Log base 8 of 2 = x

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Log base 8 of 2 = x

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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Log base 8 of 2 = x
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log8(2) = x
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8^x = 2
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2^(3x) = 2
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3x = 1
x = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Log base 8 of 2 = x
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You can use the base change formula:
x = log(2)/log(8)
x = 1/3
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You can recognize that 8 = 2^3
-->
x = 1/3
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You can change to the exponential equation:


x = 1/3

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