SOLUTION: How do I solve for x in the following problem 8^x=897

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Question 375095: How do I solve for x in the following problem
8^x=897
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Take the log of both sides:



Then use:



to write



Divide both sides by



The rest is pushing calculator buttons and rounding appropriately.

John

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