Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.6 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations - 12.6 Exercise Set - Page 826: 68

Answer

Yes. Instead of applying $\quad \log_{e}e^{k}=k$, we apply $\quad \log_{10}e^{k}=k\cdot\log_{10}e$. (sample answer)

Work Step by Step

Taking the common logaritm on both sides, we would obtain $\log e^{0.06t}=\log 1500\qquad$ ... apply the power rule, $ 0.06t\log e==\log 1500\qquad$ ... divide with $(0.06\log e)$ $t=\displaystyle \frac{\log 1500}{0.06\log e}$ So, yes, we could have applied $\log$ instead of $\ln$.
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