SOLUTION: Use properties of logarithms to solve equation. Express answers to three decimal places. 12. log5 (m-9)=3 (note: 5 is the base of the logarithm)

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Question 20957: Use properties of logarithms to solve equation. Express answers to three decimal places.
12. log5 (m-9)=3
(note: 5 is the base of the logarithm)
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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log5 (m-9)=3

Convert to exponential notation:
5%5E3+=+m-9

125+=+m-9

Add +9 to each side:
125+%2B9+=+m-9%2B9
134+=+m

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