SOLUTION: which logarithmic equation is equivalent to the exponential equation below? 8^x=100 a. x=log8 100 b. x=log100 8 c. 100=logx 8 b. 8=logx 100

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Question 145339: which logarithmic equation is equivalent to the exponential equation below?
8^x=100
a. x=log8 100
b. x=log100 8
c. 100=logx 8
b. 8=logx 100

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Take the log base 10 of both sides.


Rewrite the left side using the identity .


Divide both sides by to isolate x.


Use the change of base formula to simplify.


So is equivalent to

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