SOLUTION: Use logarithms to solve the equation 5^x=2^2x+1, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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Question 865522: Use logarithms to solve the equation 5^x=2^2x+1, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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Use logarithms to solve the equation
the log equiv of exponents

find the log of 5 and 2
.699x = .301(2x+1)
.699x = .602x + .301
.699x - .602x = .301
.097x = .301
x =
x = 3.103

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