SOLUTION: If logx(1/4)=-2, find x

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Question 617712: If logx(1/4)=-2, find x
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If logx(1/4)=-2, find x
log(base x) of 1/4=-2
definition of logarithm: base raised to log of number=number (exponential form)
x^-2=1/4=1/2^2=2^-2
x^-2=2^-2
x=2