SOLUTION: Use the like bases property to solve the equation 3(10)^n = 3000

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Question 977189: Use the like bases property to solve the equation
3(10)^n = 3000
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2810%29%5En+=+3000+.............both sides divide by 3
3%2810%29%5En+%2F3=+3000%2F3+
%2810%29%5En+=+1000+...........write 1000 as 10%5E3
%2810%29%5En+=+10%5E3+........if bases same, than n=3