SOLUTION: Write the equations in logarithmic form. (a) 729 =9^3 (b) 64= (1/8)^-2 (c) a =b^c

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Question 712113: Write the equations in logarithmic form.
(a) 729 =9^3
(b) 64= (1/8)^-2
(c) a =b^c
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equations in logarithmic form.
(a) 729 =9^3
base = 9
exponent = log = 3
result = 729
log9(729) = 3
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(b) 64= (1/8)^-2
base = 1/3
exponent = log = -2
result = 64
log(1/3)(64) = -2
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(c) a =b^c
base = b
exponent = log = c
result = a
logb(a) = c
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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