SOLUTION: Find the value of that makes the statement true. log20x=-1

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Question 741620: Find the value of that makes the statement true.
log20x=-1

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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log+%2820%2Cx%29+=+-1 translates by the definition of logarithms to 20%5E-1+=+x

Therefore, x=20%5E-1+=+1%2F20.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida