SOLUTION: 8 In (5x) =56

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Question 308665: 8 In (5x) =56
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide both sides by 8:
ln(5x)=7

Now, raise both sides of the equation as a power of e, in order to "undo" the ln.

e%5E%28ln%285x%29%29=+e%5E7

5x=+e%5E7

Now, divide both sides by 5:
x=+%28e%5E7%29%2F5

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