SOLUTION: I need to know how to solve for x In this equation: Log base x of 8/27=-3 Step by Step Please. Thanks

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Question 26127: I need to know how to solve for x In this equation: Log base x of 8/27=-3 Step by Step Please. Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take the anti-log of both sides to get
x^(-3)=(8/27)
Raise both sides to the -1/3 power to get
x=(8/27)^(-1/3)
x=(27/8)^(1/3)
x=3/2
Cheers,
Stan H.