CCSS Honors 8.4 Example 2

Solve the exponential equation [math]10^{x – 3} = 208[/math] for [math]x[/math]. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

[list=1] [*]Rewrite the exponential equation as a logarithmic equation. [*]Solve the result for [math]x[/math]. [/list]