SOLUTION: Solve the equation 5^x = 6.2. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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Question 747076: Solve the equation 5^x = 6.2. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%5Ex+=+6.2
take log base 5 of both sides:
x+=+log%285%2C6.2%29
apply "change of base":
x+=+log%286.2%29%2Flog%285%29
x+=+1.13