SOLUTION: Rewrite as an equivalent logarithmic equation. Do not solve. 4^2 = 16

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Question 284259: Rewrite as an equivalent logarithmic equation. Do not solve. 4^2 = 16
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the fact that b^y = x can be written as y = lob_b (x).
For 4^2 = 16, b = 4, y = 2 and x = 16.
2 = log_4 (16)