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Question 132510: The directions say to use a property of logarithms to evaluate the expression. log base3(3x9)
The answer key in the book says the answer is 3, but I keep coming up with 5.725. Can you show me how to do this problem?
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Question 132712: how do i find the y intercept of 2^x??
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Question 132762: Can you help me plot the graph to the following functions?
1. f(x)=3^x-2
2. f(x)=log2x
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Question 132811: the question is solve the exponential equation, round to 3 decimal places. question below
e^x = 18
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Question 133049: Give an example of an exponential function. Find this exponential function's inverse which will be a logarithmic function. Plot the graph of both the functions
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Question 133032: How do I express this problem as a single Logarithm?
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Question 133241: Write in exponential form
2^8 = 256
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Question 133240: Find the unknown
log10x = -3
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Question 133242: Randolf bought a high-end computer system for $4800. The system depreciates at the rate of 25% each year.
a) Determine an exponential function to model the value of the system over time. You might use a table of values with columns for years, the expression for calculation for that year, and the value on that year to help you in your derivation.
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Question 133243: The pH scale is a measure of acidity, which is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. The concentration of hydrogen ions is symbolized as [H+]. The equation for pH is: pH = -log[H+]. The pH range of human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45. Calculate this pH range in terms of [H+].
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Question 133247: log2(x - 3) = 4
Please show me the steps to get to the answer, which is x = 19
Appreciate it greatly
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Question 133249: Solve for x:10^x^2 - x = 100
Please show me the steps to get to the answer, which is x = -1 or 2
Cheers my friend
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Question 133252: Find the unknown in the equation log2 48 = log2(2^x+2 minus 2^x)
Please show me the steps to get to the answer, which is x = 4
Stanbon,, you are the man
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Question 133255: Use logs on both sides of the equation
9^28 - 9^27 / 8 = 3^x to find the unknown
Please show all steps
Stanbon for Math President!
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Question 133254: Find the unknown in the equation log 11 = log(10^z+4 plus 10^z+3)
What are the steps to get the answer z = -3?
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Question 133254: Find the unknown in the equation log 11 = log(10^z+4 plus 10^z+3)
What are the steps to get the answer z = -3?
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Question 133258: Use logs on both sides of the equation
9^28 - 9^27 / 8 = 3^x to find the unknown
Please show all steps
The 8 is dividing (9^28 - 9^27)
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Question 133258: Use logs on both sides of the equation
9^28 - 9^27 / 8 = 3^x to find the unknown
Please show all steps
The 8 is dividing (9^28 - 9^27)
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Question 133253: Log4260 = log4(4^x + 3 plus 4^x)
please note the 4 in the log 4260 is small and the 4 in the log4 is also small
HOw to get to the answer of x = 1?
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Question 133248: log2(3x - 4) = 5
Please show me the steps to get to the answer, which is x = 12
Appreciate it greatly
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Question 133261: Thanks Stanbon for answering but I was wondering if I could get different worded answers to this question
The pH scale is a measure of acidity, which is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. The concentration of hydrogen ions is symbolized as [H+]. The equation for pH is: pH = -log[H+]. The pH range of human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45. Calculate this pH range in terms of [H+].: The pH scale is a measure of acidity, which is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. The concentration of hydrogen ions is symbolized as [H+]. The equation for pH is: pH = -log[H+]. The pH range of human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45. Calculate this pH range in terms of [H+].

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Question 133246: Randolf bought a high-end computer system for $4800. The system depreciates at the rate of 25% each year.
a) was completed (thank you Stan!!) but I am having trouble with b now:)
b) Graph the function you derived in part (a)

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Question 133263: Solve for x:10^x to the power of 2 - x equals 100
Please show me steps to get the answer of x = -1 or 2
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Question 133288: Please solve with steps
8 = 2 to the power of x/3
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Question 133287: Please solve with steps
9 to the power of y/5 = 27
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Question 133286: Please solve with steps
1/2 = 2 to the power of a/3
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Question 133284: Please solve with steps
(3/2) to the power of m/2 = 4/9
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Question 133283: Please solve with steps
(3/2) to the power of m/2 = 4/9
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Question 133244: Use a table of values to graph f(x) and g(x)on the same set of axes. Graphs should be neatly labelled
a) f(x) = 3 to the power of x and g(x) = (1/3)to the power of x
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Question 133281: Please solve with steps
4 to the power of x divided by 4 = 1/8
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Question 133309: Please write the following, with steps, in logarithimic form
3^-2 = 1/9
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Question 133312: Please write the following with steps
Draw a graph of each function by first writing an equivalent exponential form and then making a table of values
I am only having trouble with writing an equivalent exponential form
y = loge(-x)
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Question 133313: Evaluate the expression with steps
b^logbx
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Question 133315: This questions gives me the jitters...
Solve using logs:2^2x+4 minus 2^2x =120
I know the answer but not the steps:(
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Question 133316: Use logs ( any base) to find the unknown:
3 to the power of x^2 minus 2x = 3 to the power of x-2 ( there are two answers please find both)
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Question 133317: Stanbon, this isnt a math question but how do I become smart like you and the other tutors? You seem to know how to get the answers with accuracy. How can I do this for my upcoming quiz?
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Question 133314: Evaluate the expression with steps
2^log2 3
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Question 133311: Please write the following with steps
Draw a graph of each function by first writing an equivalent exponential form and then making a table of values
I am only having trouble with writing an equivalent exponential form
y = log2(x plus 1)
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Question 133310: Please write the following with steps
Draw a graph of each function by first writing an equivalent exponential form and then making a table of values
I am only having trouble with writing an equivalent exponential form
y = log2x
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Question 133318: Evaluate the expression loge(1/e^2)

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Question 133308: Please write the following, with steps, in logarithimic form
4^3 = 64
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Question 133307: log9u = -3/2
Please solve with steps
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Question 133321: Solve for x:2 to the power of x^2 -5x = 8
Please show steps
Thank you:)
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Question 133306: log4x = 0.5
Please solve with steps
Thank:)
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Question 133319: Find the unknown in the equation log5(-2500) = log5(5^n+2 minus 5^n+3) (Note: In one of the steps, you will need to get rid of the minus sign in -2500)

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