SOLUTION: How do i solve for X? 25=4^(2x-3)

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Question 355742: How do i solve for X? 25=4^(2x-3)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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25=4^(2x-3)
log(25) = (2x-3)*log(4)
2x-3 = log(4)/log(25)
etc

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
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25=4%5E%282x-3%29
Let(2x-3) = n
4%5En+=+25
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taking the log of both sides, using a log of base 4.

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(2x-3) = n
(2x-3) = 2.322
solve for x