Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Chapter Review - Page 489: 29

Answer

$-2$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is equivalent to: \begin{align*} &=\log_3{\left(\frac{1}{3^2}\right)}\\\\ &=\log_2{\left(3^{-2}\right)} \end{align*} RECALL: $$\log_a{\left(a^n\right)}=n$$ Use the rule above to obtain: \begin{align*} \log_3{\left(3^{-2}\right)}&=-2 \end{align*}
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