SOLUTION: Given that log 27+log base b 4=5 and log base a 27-log base a 4=1 without using tables find the values of a and b

Question 1208680: Given that log 27+log base b 4=5 and log base a 27-log base a 4=1 without using tables find the values of a and b

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Given that log 27+log base b 4=5 and log base a 27-log base 4=1

Add the two equations:

Substitute a=3 in either original equation:

ANSWERS: a=3, b=2

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