Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 5 - 5.4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - 5.4 Exercises - Page 395: 29

Answer

$x=0.059$

Work Step by Step

$8(10)^{3x}=12$ $10^{3x}=\frac{12}{8}=1.5$ $\log10^{3x}=\log1.5~~$ (Using the Inverse Property: $\log10^x=x$): $3x=\log1.5$ $x=\frac{\log1.5}{3}=0.059$
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