Question

How do you solve `8 ^(2x) — 5 = 48`?

Answer 1

`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`