SOLUTION: Solve this equation. 5^x=625

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Question 80041: Solve this equation.
5^x=625
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%5Ex=625
Take the log of both sides:
log(5^x)=log(625)
Use the a log property to rewrite the left side of the equation:
xlog5=log%28625%29
x=%28log%28625%29%2Flog%285%29%29
You can plug this into your calculator if you need a numerical answer.
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