SOLUTION: could someone help me solve for x, when x=log(1/2) 8 sqrt 2

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Question 820445: could someone help me solve for x, when x=log(1/2) 8 sqrt 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for x, when x=log(1/2)[8 sqrt(2)]
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x = log1/2(8sqrt(2))
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base = 1/2
log = exponent = x
result = 8*sqrt(2)
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(1/2)^x = 8sqrt(2)
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2^-x = 2^3*2^(1/2)
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2^-x = 2^(7/2)
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-x = 7/2
x = -7/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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