College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.2 - Page 467: 106

Answer

$x=1$

Work Step by Step

Use the definition of the log function to simplify $\log_232$ to $5$. Then solve for $x$. $\log_5(\log_232)$ $5^x=\log_232$ $\log_232=y$ $2^y=32$ $2^5=32$ $y=5$ $5^x=5$ $x=1$
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