Question

Solve log 3x – log 13 = 2. Round to the nearest thousandth if necessary.

Answer 1

Solution:

1) Add 13 to both sides
3x=2+13

2) Simplify 2+13 to 15
3x=15

3) Divide both sides by 3
x=\frac{15}{3}

4) Simplify \frac{15}{3} to 5
x=5

Done!