SOLUTION: How do I solve for x on the following logrithmn equation: 1/2 log base 5(3x+4) = 1

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Question 22988: How do I solve for x on the following logrithmn equation: 1/2 log base 5(3x+4) = 1
Answer by stanbon!(97) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by 2 to get
log(3x+4)=2 (base is 5)
5^2 = 3x+4
3x= 25-4
3x=21
x=7
Cheers,
Stan H.