Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 5.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 311: 8

Answer

$x=\frac{10}{3}.$

Work Step by Step

We know that if $a^x=y$, then $\log_a {y}=x$ and vice versa. Hence $\log_3{(3x-1)}=2$ implies $3x-1=3^2=9.$ After adding $1$ to both sides: $3x=10$. After dividing both sides by 3: $\frac{3x}{3}=x=\frac{10}{3}.$
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