Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 9 - Section 9.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 590: 16

Answer

$x=\frac{5}{8}$

Work Step by Step

Apply the quotient property for logarithms to have: $\log_4{(\frac{10}{x})}=2$ RECALL: $\log_a{b}=x \longrightarrow a^x=b$ Use this rule in converting the equation to its equivalent exponential equation to have: $4^2=\frac{10}{x} \\16=\frac{10}{x} \\16(x)=10 \\x=\frac{10}{16} \\x=\frac{5}{8}$
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