Question 78558: Sovle the equation for x using logarithms. Round any decimal answer to the nearest hundredth. Do not use spaces or capital letters.
5^x=83 Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
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5^x = 83
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ln(5^x) = ln(83)
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x*ln(5) = ln(83); the log equivalent of exponents
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x*(1.6094379) = 4.418840608; find the ln of 5 and 83
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x =
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x = 2.75
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Check on a good calc 5^2.75 = 83.59 ~ 83
