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Question 375939: Please help me solve this equation: Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)
4log subscript5 (x-1)=11
log subscript 5 (x-1)=11/4
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The next equation would be
5%5E%2811%2F4%29+=+x-1, then
x+=+5%5E%2811%2F4%29+%2B+1.
This would satisfy the original equation, so this is the final answer.