Question

Solve for x

-2=log(3x+5)

show your steps please!

Answer 1

x=499/300

3x+5 = 10^-2

3x + 5 = 1/10^2

3x+5 = 1/100

3x = 1/100 -5

3x = -499/100

x= -499/100/3

499/100x3

x= - 499/300