Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter 9 - Summary - Page 633: 6

Answer

Choice A

Work Step by Step

In $y=b^x$, the variable $x$ is called an exponent. Since the given equation is equivalent to $x=\log_b y$, then $\log_by$ or the logarithm of a number, base $b$, is an exponent. Hence, Choice A.
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