SOLUTION: How would I solve this? 5^x-2 = 125 Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Question 436631: How would I solve this? 5^x-2 = 125 Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would I solve this? 5^x-2 = 125
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5^x-2 = 125
5^x=125-2=123
xlog5=log123
x=log5/log123
x=.33445