Register
Solve for x: log5(3×-1)=2
35.8k views
4 votes
Solve for x: log5(3×-1)=2

User Tanzy
by
6.3k points

1 Answer

1 vote
If 5 is the base, 3(x-1) is the argument:
3x-1=5²
3x=26
x=26/3

If 5 is with 3x-1, that is, if 5(3x-1) is the argument, and the base is 10:
5(3x-1)=10²
3x-1=20
3x=21
x=7
User Katya S
by
7.0k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.2m questions

9.6m answers

Other Questions

How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
Please solve the following equation. x-6x=56
whats the most accurate estimation of 65+77
Find the additive inverse of 18/23
What is 25% of 500.00
Link Copied!