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What is the solution to log 5 (x+30)= 3

User GGalizzi
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Answer:

x = 95

Explanation:

Using the rule of logarithms


log_(b) x = n ⇔ x =
b^(n)

Given


log_(5)(x + 30) = 3, then

x + 30 = 5³ = 125 ( subtract 30 from both sides )

x = 95

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