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Question 714533: How can i solve log(5)3125
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How can i solve log(5)3125
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Change of base always works.
log%285%2C3125%29+=+log%283125%29%2Flog%285%29+=+5
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If you recognize that 3125 = 5^5 (not everyone does), then
log%285%2C3125%29+=+log%285%2C5%5E5%29+=+5