SOLUTION: Log7(x+2)=-2 the 7 is in subscript, I can't type that here

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Question 1117319: Log7(x+2)=-2
the 7 is in subscript, I can't type that here
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%287%2C%28x%2B2%29%29=-2
the exponent equiv of logs
%28x%2B2%29+=+7%5E%28-2%29
%28x%2B2%29+=+1%2F7%5E2
%28x%2B2%29+=+1%2F49
x+=+1%2F49+-+2
x = -1.78