SOLUTION: Solve log x =5 I've tried putting this equation into my calculator but it doesn't come up with the answer my teacher gave me. This is from an exam review, not a book.

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Question 198742: Solve log x =5
I've tried putting this equation into my calculator but it doesn't come up with the answer my teacher gave me.
This is from an exam review, not a book.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, Alan3354:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!




So, presuming that you intend the standard meaning for to be , then



If you actually meant some other base, then raise that base to the 5th power for your answer.

John

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve log x =5
x = 10^5
x = 100,000