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 826: 80

Answer

$x=3^{1/3}=\sqrt[3]3$

Work Step by Step

We have to solve the logarithmic equation: $$\log_{x}(\log_{3}27)=3.$$ Rewrite it in exponential form: $$\log_{a}b=c\Rightarrow b=a^c$$ $$\log_{3}27=x^3$$ But $\log_{3}27=3$ because $3^3=27$, therefore we have: $$3=x^3$$ $$x=3^{1/3}=\sqrt[3]3$$ Check if the solution is valid: $$\log_{\sqrt[3]3}(\log_3 27)=\log_{\sqrt[3]3}\log_3 3^3=\log_{\sqrt[3]3} 3=\log_{\sqrt[3]3}(\sqrt[3]3)^3=3\checkmark$$
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