5 * x^[log3(2)] + 2^[log3(x)] = 24
N nigahiga New member Joined Aug 6, 2013 Messages 27 Aug 14, 2013 #1 5 * x^[log3(2)] + 2^[log3(x)] = 24 Last edited by a moderator: Aug 14, 2013
MarkFL Super Moderator Staff member Joined Nov 24, 2012 Messages 3,021 Aug 14, 2013 #2 Try using (for the bases): \(\displaystyle x=3^{\log_3(x)}\) \(\displaystyle 2=3^{\log_3(2)}\) Then you can combine like terms and solve for \(\displaystyle x\).
Try using (for the bases): \(\displaystyle x=3^{\log_3(x)}\) \(\displaystyle 2=3^{\log_3(2)}\) Then you can combine like terms and solve for \(\displaystyle x\).
