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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve. 8^x – 2 = 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=0

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

\[\Large x - 2 = \log_8 3\]Solve using a calc.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol your calculator has log base 8 on it??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[8^{x-2}=3\] \[x-2=\frac{\ln(3)}{\ln(8)}\] \[x=\frac{\ln(3)}{\ln(8)}+2\] now use a calculator

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my choices are x ≈ 2.52 x ≈ 0.26 x ≈ 2.74 x ≈ 0.40

sam (.sam.):

1st one

sam (.sam.):

x ≈ 2.52

OpenStudy (anonymous):

looks like about 2.52

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well if you round should be 2.53, but close enough

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

my calc has base 8. :D

sam (.sam.):

@saifoo.khan Me too :D

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Which calc do u have?

sam (.sam.):

fx-991ES

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

i have the same one! :D (but without solar panel)

sam (.sam.):

oh

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

;)

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