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Why is the equation $e^x=6.5$ easier to solve than $8^x=6.5$ ?

8 is larger than 6.5.
$k$ is a constant.
There is a button for log base $e$ on the calculator, but not a button for log base 8.
Because $e$ is an irrational number.

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