SOLUTION: Find the unknown quantity in the given equation. log1/2 (3 - x) = -3

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Question 924662: Find the unknown quantity in the given equation.
log1/2 (3 - x) = -3
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the unknown quantity in the given equation.
log1/2 (3 - x) = -3
log%281%2F2%2C%283-x%29%29=-3
base(1/2) raised to log of number(-3)=number(3-x)
(1/2)^-3=3-x
8=3-x
x=-5