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Pls help how do i solve log(5x+2)=1

like what rule do I use and how do I do it step by step

User Fedosov
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Answer:

x = -0.2

Explanation:

(5x + 2) = 1

- 2 -2

--------------------

5x = -1

Divide each side by 5

-1/5

= -0.2

Check:

(5x + 2) = 1

replace x with -0.2

(-1 + 2) = 1

1 = 1

The equation is true.

Hope this helped :)

User Brucelin
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