Precalculus Examples

$2.9 = 5^{x}$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$2.9 = 5^{x}$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(5)$ of the left side $(2.9)$ equals the exponent $(x)$ .

$\log_{5} (2.9) = x$