Use Logarithms to Solve the Equation $8 \left( 2.5 ^ { 2 x - 1 } \right) = 10$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Use logarithms to solve the equation. Round your answer to four decimal places. $8 \left( 2.5 ^ { 2 x - 1 } \right) = 10$

• A) \(x = 1.2436\)
• B) \(x = 0.6218\)
• C) \(x = 0.25\)
• D) \(x = - 0.6218\)
• E) \(x = - 1.2436\)

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