Answer: x=−1.226024
Step-by-step explanation: Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
8x+2=5
Solve Exponent.
8x+2=5
log(8x+2)=log(5)(Take log of both sides)
(x+2)*(log(8))=log(5)
x+2=
log(5)
log(8)
x+2=0.773976
x+2−2=0.773976−2(Subtract 2 from both sides)
x=−1.226024