Question

solve 5^x=1.29 using technology

Answer 1

This takes some properties of logs... and a calculator. Please tell me you have one at your disposal :D

Answer 2

A scientific calculator, okay? :D

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Well then, basic definition of logarithms...
\[\LARGE b^x = y \implies x =\log_by \]

Answer 5

how do i plug it in to the equation

Answer 6

Simple :)
By that logic, what do we get with...
\[\LARGE 5^x = 1.29 \implies x = \color{red}?\]

Answer 7

We get
\[\LARGE x = \log_51.29\]
Hopefully, from here, your calculator can do the rest :)

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Great :)