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Question 769060: I need help on this...I don't know what I'm doing wrong and my book barely explains the steps....=/
Solve the following equation. Write answers in exact form using logarithms if needed (no decimals): log5(x+2)=3

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for x
log5(x+2)=3
convert to exponential form: base(5) raised to log of number(3)=number(x+2)
5^3=x+2
x+2=125
x=125-2
x=123