Q. Select the answer which is equivalent to the given expression using your calculator.log72924367766556
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to find the value of the logarithm log729243. This means we are looking for the exponent that 729 must be raised to in order to get 243.
Convert to exponential form: Convert the logarithm to an equivalent exponential form.The logarithmic equation log729243=x can be rewritten in exponential form as 729x=243.
Recognize number relationship: Recognize the relationship between the numbers 729 and 243. Both 729 and 243 are powers of 3. Specifically, 729=36 and 243=35.
Substitute powers of 3: Substitute the powers of 3 into the exponential equation.(36)x=35
Apply power rule: Apply the power of a power rule.36x=35
Solve for x: Since the bases are the same, the exponents must be equal.6x=5
Match solution to choices: Solve for x.x=65
Match solution to choices: Solve for x.x=65Match the solution to the given answer choices. The value of x is 65, which matches one of the given answer choices.
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