Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Practice Final Exam - Page 706: 58

Answer

$x=22$

Work Step by Step

Since $y=b^x$ is equivalent to $\log_by=x$, the given equation, $ \log_8(3x-2)=2 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 3x-2=8^2 .\end{array} Using the properties of inequality, the solution to the equation above is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 3x-2=64 \\\\ 3x=64+2 \\\\ 3x=66 \\\\ x=\dfrac{66}{3} \\\\ x=22 .\end{array}
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