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OpenStudy (anonymous):

8^(2x)=11

OpenStudy (eyust707):

so theres a rule in algebra that allows you to break up the exponent into: (8^2)^x

OpenStudy (eyust707):

well whats 8^2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

64

OpenStudy (eyust707):

correct so we have 64^x= 11

OpenStudy (eyust707):

"64 to what power equals 11?"

OpenStudy (eyust707):

thats a log

OpenStudy (eyust707):

log64 11 = x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

still dont get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You have 64^x = 11 Now take log of both sides and solve.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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