SOLUTION: can u show me how to do this 3 to the y power is equal to 38

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Question 694861: can u show me how to do this 3 to the y power is equal to 38
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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can u show me how to do this 3 to the y power is equal to 38
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3%5Ey+=+38
Step 1, say what you want to do.
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If you want to solve for y:
y*log(3) = log(38)
y = log(38)/log(3)