Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.4 Logarithmic Functions - 5.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 296: 97

Answer

$x=3$

Work Step by Step

We know that by definition then $\log_a {y}=x$, then $y=a^x$. Hence, if $\log_4 {(64)}=x$, then $4^x=64\\ 4^x=4^3$ Using the rule $a^x=a^y\longrightarrow x=y$ gives $x=3$.
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