SOLUTION: 1.51^x=70. How do i solve for x?

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Question 566887: 1.51^x=70. How do i solve for x?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, richard1234:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Take the log of both sides -- any base, it doesn't matter.



Use



to write:



Then



The rest is calculator work.

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Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If your calculator can evaluate log of any base, then take the log base 1.51 of both sides to get



If not, then use the other tutor's solution.