Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 590: 13

Answer

$x=\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

Use the product property for logarithms to have: $\log_4{(2x)}=0$ RECALL: $\log_a{b}=x \longrightarrow a^x=b$ Use this rule in converting the equation to its equivalent exponential equation to have: $4^0=2x \\1=2x \\\frac{1}{2}=x$
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