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Solve for x.
log3(2x-11)=2

User Jan Tojnar
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

Start with


\log _3\left(2x-11\right)=2\\

Convert log to exponential form, log base to the power of log exponent equals log argument:


3^2=2x-11

Solve for x:


3^2=2x-11\\9=2x-11\\20=2x\\10=x

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