Learn how to isolate and take the log of both sides to solve the equation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving the equation 10^(2x + 3) = 8?
Add 3 to both sides
Divide both sides by 10
Subtract 3 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we take the logarithm of both sides of the equation?
To eliminate the variable
To simplify the equation
To convert the equation to a linear form
To find the base of the exponent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which base is used for the logarithm in this problem?
Base 2
Base 5
Base e
Base 10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After taking the logarithm, what is the next step to solve for x?
Multiply both sides by 2
Add 2 to both sides
Divide both sides by 2
Subtract 2 from both sides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate value of x after solving the equation?
0.35
0.25
0.45
0.55
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