SOLUTION: Solve the equation logx(4) = 2. Give the solution(s) in fractional form.

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Question 371160: Solve the equation logx(4) = 2. Give the solution(s) in fractional form.
Found 2 solutions by robertb, jsmallt9:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Its equivalent to x%5E2+=+4, or x =2 or x = -2.

Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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A solution provided by another tutor suggests that x could be negative. Bases of logarithms should not be negative.