Question 807991
3.1^x = 49.8
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When the variable is in the exponent, take the log or ln.
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log(3.1^x) = log(49.8)
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x*log(3.1) = log(49.8)
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x = log(49.8)/log(3.1)
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x = 1.6972/0.4914
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x = 3.4541
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Cheers,
Stan H.