SOLUTION: how do you solve for x: log(5x)=10, when the base is 2

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Question 24783: how do you solve for x:
log(5x)=10, when the base is 2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log(base 2)(5x) = 10
logs are exponents. I say it before I start any problem with logs.
the equation says
log(blah-blah-blah) = 10
so the exponent is 10 aha!
2 is the base aha!
2%5E10+=+5x
x+=+%282%5E10%29%2F5
remember - logs are exponents or powers, same thing