SOLUTION: write the equation in its equivalent exponential form. then solve for x. log4(x-2)=2

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Question 308721: write the equation in its equivalent exponential form. then solve for x.
log4(x-2)=2

Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the definiton of log:
logb (x) = y -----> x=b^y

so for this question:

(x-2)=4^2
x-2=16
x=18