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

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - Test: Chapter 12 - Page 845: 12

Answer

$ 5^{-4}=\dfrac{1}{625}$ is equivalent to $ \log_5\left(\dfrac{1}{625}\right)=-4$.

Work Step by Step

Since $y=b^x$ implies $\log_b y=x,$ then the given equation, $ 5^{-4}=\dfrac{1}{625},$ is equivalent to $ \log_5\left(\dfrac{1}{625}\right)=-4$.
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