SOLUTION: I have a problem, and none of the answers offered appear to make sense to me. The problem is State the solution to the equation: 5<sup>x</sup> = 17.

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Question 734910: I have a problem, and none of the answers offered appear to make sense to me.
The problem is State the solution to the equation: 5x = 17.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x = 17

That is equivalent to the equation

x = log517

and you can use the change of base formula to make it

either

x = ln%2817%29%2Fln%285%29

or

x = log%2817%29%2Flog%285%29  

or you can use a calculator and get

x = 1.760374428

Edwin