SOLUTION: Solve for x Log6(x) = log6(36) - log6(1/6) please explain and show work thanks

Question 126569This question is from textbook Amscos Preparing for the Regents Examination Mathematics B
: Solve for x
Log6(x) = log6(36) - log6(1/6)
please explain and show work thanks This question is from textbook Amscos Preparing for the Regents Examination Mathematics B

Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In general,

Since these are equal, I can set each one equal to

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Log6(x) = log6(36) - log6(1/6)
Keep in mind that the base is 6 for all the work:
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log(x) = log(36) - log(1/6)
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Rule: log(a)-log(b) = log(a/b)
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log(x) = log [36/(1/6)]
log(x) = log[216]
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Since the logs are equal, the anti-logs are equal:
x = 216
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Another way to do it:
log6(x) = 2 -(-1)
log6(x) = 3
x = 6^3
x = 216
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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