solve the following exponential equation.

8^x=3

what is the exact answer?
a. x= ?
b. there is no solution

what is the answer approximated to 3 decimal places?
a. x= ?
b. there is no solution

take log of both sides

log 8^x = log 3
xlog8 = log3
x = log3/log8 = appr .528

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