SOLUTION: how do I solve this problem? log (base 8) x = 3? log (base 3) x = 8? I know these translate to 8^x = 3 and 3^x = 8. but i don't know how to solve it. please help!

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Question 729394: how do I solve this problem?
log (base 8) x = 3?
log (base 3) x = 8?
I know these translate to 8^x = 3 and 3^x = 8. but i don't know how to solve it.
please help!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

No, does NOT translate to . The definition of the logarithm function is:



So:



Use your calculator.

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