SOLUTION: log(x-1)=2 I know this should be very easy but cant think of how to go about it. If any result is posted, I would appreciate an explanation of the steps.

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Question 892811: log(x-1)=2
I know this should be very easy but cant think of how to go about it. If any result is posted, I would appreciate an explanation of the steps.

Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

log(x-1)=2
I know this should be very easy but cant think of how to go about it. If any result is posted, I would appreciate an explanation of the steps.

The above log signifies base-10 log. Therefore, becomes:

------ Converting from LOGARITHMIC to EXPONENTIAL FORM
x - 1 = 100
x = 100 + 1, or
You can do the check!!
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