SOLUTION: why can a logarithm, as defined be interpreted as an exponent?

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Question 506555: why can a logarithm, as defined be interpreted as an exponent?
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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By definition if log%28a%2C+x%29=y then a%5Ey=x
Example: log%282%2C+8%29=3 <=> 2%5E3=8