SOLUTION: I am to solve this equation: log(x+4)=5 but I am confused on how to solve since there is not a log on the right side of the equals sign, but there is one on the left.

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Question 591852: I am to solve this equation: log(x+4)=5
but I am confused on how to solve since there is not a log on the right side of the equals sign, but there is one on the left.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 is the logarithm of 100,000 or 10^5

so, x + 4 = 10^5