Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.5 Properties of Logarithms - 4.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 331: 25

Answer

$\dfrac{5}{4}$

Work Step by Step

Given: $3^{\log _{3} 5-\log _{3} 4}$ Use the rule $\log_aA-\log_aB=\log_a\left(\frac{A}{B}\right)$ to obtain: $$3 ^{\log _{3}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right)}$$ Using the rule $a^{\log _{a} M}=M$ yields $$3^{\log _{3}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right)}=\frac{5}{4}$$
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