Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 5.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 312: 64

Answer

$log_6(3)\approx0.613$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Let $u=6^x$, we have $u^2-6u+9=0 \longrightarrow (u-3)^2=0 \longrightarrow u=3$ Step 2. For $6^x=3$, we have $x=log_6(3)\approx0.613$
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