SOLUTION: I need to know log base 2 (5x+3)=3. What is the solution?

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Question 804031: I need to know log base 2 (5x+3)=3.
What is the solution?
Found 2 solutions by KMST, erica65404:
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%282%2C%285x%2B3%29%29=3 --> 5x%2B3=2%5E3 --> 5x%2B3=8 --> 5x=8-3 --> 5x=5 --> highlight%28x=1%29

Answer by erica65404(394) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%28+2%2C+%285x%2B3%29%29=3
for figuring out x you must exponentiate the equation. We will use 2 since log%282%2C2%29+=+1.
log%282%2C%282%5E%285x%2B3%29%29%29=2%5E3
5x%2B3=8
5x=5
x=1