Question

How do you solve `8^x – 2 = 3`?

Answer 1

`x=(ln5)/(ln8) ~~0.774`

Explanation:

`8^x=3+2`

`8^x=5`

`ln 8^x=ln5`

`x ln 8=ln5`

`x=(ln5)/(ln8) ~~0.774`