SOLUTION: solve for x: log5 little in the bottom (3x+2)=3 give the answer as a fraction in lowest terms

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Question 242717: solve for x: log5 little in the bottom (3x+2)=3
give the answer as a fraction in lowest terms
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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log5 (3x+2) = 3
3x+2=5^3
3x+2=125
3x=125-2
3x=123
x=123/3
x=41

Answer: x=41