SOLUTION: How can I go about solving an equation such as 3^x-1=24

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Question 854480: How can I go about solving an equation such as 3^x-1=24
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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3^x-1=24
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If it's 3%5E%28x-1%29+=+24
then
((x-1)*log(3) = log(24)
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Or,
3^x-1=24
3^x = 25
similar to above.