SOLUTION: I cannot figure out how to solve the logarithmic problem of: X+5=log4 256. Can you please help. Thank you, Bridgite

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Question 279381: I cannot figure out how to solve the logarithmic problem of: X+5=log4 256. Can you please help. Thank you, Bridgite
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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4^(x+5) = 256

4^(x+5) = 2^8

4^(x+5) = (2^2)^4

4^(x+5) = 4^4

x+5 = 4

x = -1