Solve each equation by rewriting the exponential expression using the indicated logarithm. Then

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Key Concepts

Logarithm Properties – Power Rule

One of the key properties of logarithms is the power rule, which states that the logarithm of a power can be written as the product of the exponent and the logarithm of the base. This property is crucial in converting an equation with the variable in the exponent into a linear form that can be solved easily.

Algebraic Manipulation and Approximation

Before applying logarithms, it is often necessary to manipulate the equation algebraically to isolate the exponential term. Once the equation has been transformed using logarithms, a calculator is used to approximate the solution to the desired decimal precision.

Exponential Equations

Exponential equations are those in which the unknown variable appears in the exponent. Solving these equations typically requires isolating the exponential term and then applying logarithms to rewrite the exponent as a product, facilitating the extraction and solution of the variable.

Logarithms

A logarithm is the inverse operation of exponentiation and is used to 'undo' an exponent, allowing one to solve equations where the variable is in the exponent. In solving exponential equations, taking the logarithm of both sides transforms the equation into a form where standard algebraic methods can be applied.

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