Identify b, x, and y: Identify b, x, and y.Compare log(10)10,000 with log(b)x=y.b=10x=10,000x0
Understand the definition of a logarithm: Understand the definition of a logarithm.The logarithm logbx=y means that b raised to the power y equals x.So, log10x=y means 10y=x.
Apply the definition to the given logarithm: Apply the definition to the given logarithm.Since log1010,000 is given, we want to find y such that 10y=10,000.We know that 104=10,000.Therefore, y=4.
Write the exponential form of the logarithmic equation: Write the exponential form of the logarithmic equation.Since we found that y=4, the exponential form is 104=10,000.
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