SOLUTION: How do I solve Log base 8 of 2 = x

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Question 749189: How do I solve
Log base 8 of 2 = x
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Log base 8 of 2 = x
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log8(2) = x
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8^x = 2
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2^(3x) = 2
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3x = 1
x = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Log base 8 of 2 = x
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log%288%2C2%29+=+x
You can use the base change formula:
x = log(2)/log(8)
x = 1/3
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You can recognize that 8 = 2^3
--> log%288%2C%288%5E%281%2F3%29%29%29+=+x
x = 1/3
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You can change to the exponential equation:
log%288%2C2%29+=+x
8%5Ex+=+2
x = 1/3