Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 4.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 337: 13

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{3}$

Work Step by Step

The domain of the variable requires that $x>0$. Recall: $\log_a M^r = r \log_a M$ This means that: $3\log_2 x = \log_2 x^3\\\\ - \log_2 27 = \log_2 27^{-1}$ Thus, the given equation is equivalent to: $\log_2 x^3 = \log_2 27^{-1}$ Recall also that: $\text{If } \log_a M = \log_a N \text{, then } M=N$ Therefore $x^3 = 27^{-1}$ $x^3 = \dfrac{1}{27}$ $x= \sqrt[3]{\dfrac{1}{27}}$ $x = \boxed{\dfrac{1}{3}}$
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