SOLUTION: Explain how to solve the equation. Logx(36) = -2

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Question 898868: Explain how to solve the equation.
Logx(36) = -2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Explain how to solve the equation.
Logx(36) = -2
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The log is the exponent, -2
x is the base
x%5E-2+=+36
x = 1/6
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-1/6 is rejected as a base.