Chapter 12
Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students 4th · 410 exercises
Problem 1
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$2^{x}=64$$
3 step solution
Problem 1
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{5}(7 \cdot 3)$$
2 step solution
Problem 1
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$4=\log _{2} 16$$
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Problem 1
Approximate each number using \(a\) calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$ 2^{3.4} $$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$3^{x}=81$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{8}(13 \cdot 7)$$
2 step solution
Problem 2
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$6=\log _{2} 64$$
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Problem 2
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$3^{2.4}$$
2 step solution
Problem 3
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$5^{x}=125$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{7}(7 x)$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$2=\log _{3} x$$
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Problem 3
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$3^{\sqrt{5}}$$
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Problem 4
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$5^{x}=625$$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{9}(9 x)$$
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Problem 4
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$2=\log _{9} x$$
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Problem 4
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$5^{\sqrt{3}}$$
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Problem 5
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$2^{2 x-1}=32$$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log (1000 x)$$
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Problem 5
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$5=\log _{b} 32$$
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Problem 5
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$4^{-1.5}$$
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Problem 6
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$3^{2 x+1}=27$$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log (10,000 x)$$
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Problem 6
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$3=\log _{b} 27$$
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Problem 6
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$ 6^{-1.2} $$
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Problem 7
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$4^{2 x-1}=64$$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{7}\left(\frac{7}{x}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$\log _{6} 216=y$$
2 step solution
Problem 7
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$ e^{2.3} $$
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Problem 8
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$5^{3 x-1}=125$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{9}\left(\frac{9}{x}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. $$\log _{5} 125=y$$
2 step solution
Problem 8
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$e^{3.4}$$
2 step solution
Problem 9
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$32^{x}=8$$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log \left(\frac{x}{100}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 9
Write each equation in its equivalent logarithmic form. $$2^{3}=8$$
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Problem 9
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$e^{-0.95}$$
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Problem 10
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log \left(\frac{x}{1000}\right)$$
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Problem 10
Write each equation in its equivalent logarithmic form. $$5^{4}=625$$
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Problem 10
Approximate each number using a calculator. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$ e^{-0.75} $$
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Problem 11
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{4}\left(\frac{64}{y}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
Write each equation in its equivalent logarithmic form. $$2^{-4}=\frac{1}{16}$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{5}\left(\frac{125}{y}\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 12
Write each equation in its equivalent logarithmic form. $$5^{-3}=\frac{1}{125}$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$3^{1-x}=\frac{1}{27}$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\ln \left(\frac{e^{2}}{5}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
Write each equation in its equivalent logarithmic form. $$\sqrt[3]{8}=2$$
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Problem 14
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$5^{2-x}=\frac{1}{125}$$
2 step solution
Problem 14
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\ln \left(\frac{e^{4}}{8}\right)$$
5 step solution
Problem 15
Solve each exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. $$6^{\frac{x-3}{4}}=\sqrt{6}$$
5 step solution
Problem 15
Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. $$\log _{b} x^{3}$$
3 step solution