SOLUTION: 2 * 3^2x = 5 (The exponent on 3 is 2x.) I have the answer for this question but I do not understand how to do it. Could you please provide me with the steps with an explanation.

Question 925851: 2 * 3^2x = 5 (The exponent on 3 is 2x.)
I have the answer for this question but I do not understand how to do it. Could you please provide me with the steps with an explanation. Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, MathLover1:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

divide both sides by 2

use logs here

the log equiv of exponents
2x*log(3) = log(2.5)
2x =
using a calc we have
2x = .834
x = .834/2
x = .417
:
:
confirm this on your calc enter 2 * 3^(2*.417)

Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

...use logarithm

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