SOLUTION: solve the equation with logs (9/16)^x=3/4

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Question 67954: solve the equation with logs
(9/16)^x=3/4
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the equation with logs
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(9/16)^x = 3/4
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Write the log equiv of exponents:
x*log(9/16) = log(3/4)
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x * -.2498774 = -.12493847
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x = -.1249384/-.2498774
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x = +.5
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Check on a good calc: enter (9/16)^.5 = .75