SOLUTION: Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. I am having trouble solving this equation. 9log(3x-8)=1 log(3x-8)=1/9 then write as exponential equation 3x-8= squar

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Question 321205: Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. I am having trouble solving this equation.
9log(3x-8)=1
log(3x-8)=1/9
then write as exponential equation
3x-8= square root of what? I do not know how to find the root in order to solve this THANKS again
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the base of the logarithm is raised to the power ___ for "common" logs the base is 10

3x - 8 = 10^(1/9)

you should be able to get the value on your calculator