SOLUTION: solve each equation log 5x=3

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Question 400082: solve each equation
log 5x=3
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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log+%285x+%29=+3++ Rewrite into exponential form
10%5E3+=+5x+ Simplify
1000+=+5x++ Solve for x
x=1000%2F5
+x+=+200