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How to use exponents instead of logs

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Answer:

Convert into same base

Explanation:

Convert both sides into same bases and equate the powers to solve for the variable.

Example:

8^x = 32

You can either use logs to bring the power down or convert both sides into the same base

8 = 2³

8^x = (2³)^x = 2^(3x)

32 = 2⁵

2^(3x) = 2⁵

3x = 5

x = 5/3

x = 1⅔

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