SOLUTION: 6.6=6.2^k, I know the answer is 1.38 i just dont know how to get it. any help would be appreciated

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Question 136127: 6.6=6.2^k, I know the answer is 1.38 i just dont know how to get it. any help would be appreciated
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: 6.6=6.2%5Ek
Why do you say the answer is 1.38? 6.2^1.38 = 12.4???
Use logs
log%286.6%29+=+log%286.2%5Ek%29+
log%286.6%29+=+k%2Alog%286.2%29+
0.81954+=+k+%2A+0.79239
1.0342+=+k+