SOLUTION: How do I solve 7^2x=30

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Question 284011: How do I solve 7^2x=30
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%5E2x=30
Take log base 7 of both sides:
2x+=+log%287%2C30%29+
Use the change of base on the right:
2x+=+log%2830%29%2Flog%287%29+
x+=+%28log%2830%29%2Flog%287%29%29%2F2+
+x+=+0.87393+

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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