SOLUTION: Solve the equation for x. If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places. 5^x= 24

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Question 340937: Solve the equation for x. If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places.
5^x= 24
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%5Ex=+24
Take log base 5 of both sides to give you:
x=+log%285%2C24%29
Apply "change of base":
x=+log%2824%29%2Flog%285%29+
+x+=+1.97+