SOLUTION: Solve the following exponential equation 5^x=8 X=____

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Question 757650: Solve the following exponential equation 5^x=8
X=____
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Solve the following exponential equation 5^x=8
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Don't post the "X = _________ " It serves no purpose.
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5%5Ex+=+8
x*log(5) = log(8)
x = log(8)/log(5) the base change formula