Question

How do you solve 10^(x+5) -8 = 60?

Answer 1

`x=-3.1675`

Explanation:

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`10^(x+5)-8=60`

`10^(x+5)=68`

`log10^(x+5)=log68`

`(x+5)log10=log68`

`x+5=log68`

`x=log68-5=1.8325-5`

`x=-3.1675`