Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.6 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations - 12.6 Exercise Set - Page 825: 5

Answer

$(d)$

Work Step by Step

We want to take x out of the exponent, and the way to do it is to apply the power rule, $\log_{a}M^{p}=p\cdot\log_{a}M$, so we take the logarithm of both sides first. $\log 5^{x}=\log 3\qquad$ ..choice $(d)$
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