SOLUTION: Solve log(5x-4)=3

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Question 867029: Solve log(5x-4)=3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Note: I'm assuming the log is base 10


log%28%285x-4%29%29=3


log%2810%2C%285x-4%29%29=3


5x-4=10%5E3 Convert to exponential form.


5x-4=1000


5x=1000%2B4


5x=1004


x=1004%2F5