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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve each log equation below without a calculator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\log_{3} (5x+1)=4\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

rewrite in equivalent exponential for \[\log_b(x)=y\iff b^y=x\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

in your example it is \[\log_3(5x+1)=4\iff 3^4=5x+1\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then you just solve regularly. They always seem impossible, then they get explained lol :) Thanks a bunch.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes once you know what to do it is easy enough right? yw

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:)

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