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4 May, 20:29

Which of the following could be the first step in solving the equation below 4^x=17

A. 1/4*4^x=1/4*17

B. log 4^x=log 17

C. log 4^x=17

D. 4√4^x=4√17

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  1. 4 May, 20:36
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    Choice B. log 4^x = log 17

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Solve 4^x=17

    x is in the exponent ... so the only operation to bring the x down is the Logarithm

    log 4^x = log 17 take log of both sides

    then x * log 4 = log 17

    and then x = (log 17) / (log 4)
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