SOLUTION: log5(1/15) = x How do I find out what x equals to?

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Question 973360: log5(1/15) = x
How do I find out what x equals to?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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log5(1/15) = x
use definition of log quotient
log5(1) - log5(15) = x
0 - 1.6826061945 = x
x = -1.6826061945