SOLUTION: I need to solve for X: log5(2x+1)=2

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Question 323234: I need to solve for X:
log5(2x+1)=2
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you mean log base 5:
log%285%2C%282x%2B1%29%29=2
%282x%2B1%29+=+5%5E2
+2x%2B1+=+25
+2x+=+24
+x+=+12