SOLUTION: I need to graph and solve y=log(base 5)(x-4), but I've been told I have to change it to a different form and I don't know how

Question 867121: I need to graph and solve y=log(base 5)(x-4), but I've been told I have to change it to a different form and I don't know how
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What exactly is , "change to a different form"?

The given function, can be stated in exponential form as and then . You can pick a few values of y and find the corresponding values of x, and then plot the points. Best to choose convenient and simple values for y.

Note also, that the inverse of the given function is .
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