SOLUTION: Solve: log2(3x + 8) = 5 Which is an equivalent equation?

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Question 1206429: Solve: log2(3x + 8) = 5
Which is an equivalent equation?
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Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source):
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An equivalent equation is 3x + 8 = , or 3x + 8 = 32. It immediately implies that x = = = 8. ANSWER. The solution to the given equation is number 8.

Solved.

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On logarithms and their properties, see these introductory lessons
    - WHAT IS the logarithm
    - Properties of the logarithm
    - Change of Base Formula for logarithms
    - Evaluate logarithms without using a calculator
    - Simplifying expressions with logarithms
    - Solving logarithmic equations
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Answer by math_tutor2020(3817)   (Show Source):
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Rule: is equivalent to
b is the base of each

Using that rule we can go from to