Answer
$\log_417$ is larger.
Work Step by Step
We know that $\log_a b=x$ and $a^x=b$ are equivalent statements.
We know that $5^2=25$ and $4^2=16$. Thus, $\log_524\lt 2$ and $\log_4 17\gt 2$. Hence, $\log_417$ is larger.
College Algebra 7th Edition
by Stewart, James; Redlin, Lothar; Watson, Saleem
Published by
Brooks Cole
ISBN 10:
1305115546
ISBN 13:
978-1-30511-554-5
Chapter 4, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.3 - Logarithmic Functions - 4.3 Exercises - Page 390: 104
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