Question

hello guys can some one please help me? i cant seam to solve this question...
Solve the exponent equation? 5^2x=17

Answer 1

You should take the natural log of both sides

Answer 2

how do i do that ? can you please explain

Answer 3

ok sure!

Answer 4

\[\ln 5^{2x}= \ln 17\]

Answer 5

\[2x \ln 5 = \ln 17 \]

Answer 6

2x = (ln 17) / (ln 5)

Answer 7

you should be able to solve for x from here