Question

how do i solve this:

-2= log(3x+5)

Answer 1

If a = Logx then x = 10^a

Answer 2

this is the definition of a logarithm

Answer 3

use this rule to solve

Answer 4

so then would it be
x=10^-2

Answer 5

close. it would be 3x+5 = 10^-2

Answer 6

now solve for x

Answer 7

3x+5=0.01
3x=-4.99
x=-1.6633

Answer 8

beautiful! well done

Answer 9

thank you :)

Answer 10

your welcome heidi