Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 491: 139

Answer

Makes sense.

Work Step by Step

The logarithmic form is obtained from the definition of logarithms: $ y=\log_{b}x \Leftrightarrow x=b^{y}$ So, if $4^{x}=15$, then $ x=\log_{4}15$, which we find using a calculator (and maybe change-of-base, if needed). Makes sense.
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