SOLUTION: I need to solve the following exponential equation. (x-3) 5 =137 I cannot figure this problem out for the life of me. Please help, Thank you.

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Question 476506: I need to solve the following exponential equation.
(x-3)
5 =137
I cannot figure this problem out for the life of me. Please help, Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%5E%28x-3%29=137


log%285%2C%28137%29%29=x-3 ... Convert to logarithmic form.


log%285%2C%28137%29%29%2B3=x


x=log%285%2C%28137%29%29%2B3