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What is the solution to this equation?
log_7 (5 + 11x) = 2

What is the solution to this equation? log_7 (5 + 11x) = 2-example-1

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Answer: X = 4

Explanation:

User Jen Bohold
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Using the rule of logarithms


log_(b) x = n , then x =
b^(n)

Given


log_(7) (5 + 11x) = 2 , then

5 + 11x = 7² = 49 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

11x = 44 ( divide both sides by 11 )

x = 4

User Vinod Rathod
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