SOLUTION: How do i solve this logarithm Log base 5 (3y)+ log base 5 (9)= log base 5 (405)

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Question 1071762: How do i solve this logarithm
Log base 5 (3y)+ log base 5 (9)= log base 5 (405)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve this logarithm
Log base 5 (3y)+ log base 5 (9)= log base 5 (405)
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log5[3y*9] = log5[405]
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Solve for "y"::
27y = 405
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y = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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