SOLUTION: How do I solve 5^x = 202 (that's 5 raised to the x power = 202)

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Question 41485: How do I solve
5^x = 202 (that's 5 raised to the x power = 202)
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%5Ex+=+202
log%2810%2C5%5Ex%29+=+log%2810%2C202%29
x%2Alog%2810%2C5%29+=+log%2810%2C202%29
x+=+log%2810%2C202%29%2Flog%2810%2C5%29
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