How do you solve #8 ^(2x) — 5 = 48#? Precalculus Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Logarithmic Models 1 Answer Martin C. Mar 23, 2018 #x=log_8(53)/2~~0.95465# Explanation: #8 ^(2x) - 5 = 48|+5# #8 ^(2x) = 53|log_8()# #2x=log_8(53)|:2# #x=log_8(53)/2~~0.95465340909# Answer link Related questions What is a logarithmic model? How do I use a logarithmic model to solve applications? What is the advantage of a logarithmic model? How does the Richter scale measure magnitude? What is the range of the Richter scale? How do you solve #9^(x-4)=81#? How do you solve #logx+log(x+15)=2#? How do you solve the equation #2 log4(x + 7)-log4(16) = 2#? How do you solve #2 log x^4 = 16#? How do you solve #2+log_3(2x+5)-log_3x=4#? See all questions in Logarithmic Models Impact of this question 1606 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License