Q. Solve the following logarithm problem for the positive solution for x.log125x=32Answer:
Understand the logarithmic equation: Understand the logarithmic equation.The given logarithmic equation is log125(x)=32. This means that 125 raised to the power of 32 equals x.
Convert to exponential form: Convert the logarithmic form to exponential form.Using the definition of a logarithm, we can rewrite the equation in its exponential form: 12532=x.
Calculate 12532: Calculate the value of 12532. Since 125 is 53, we can rewrite 12532 as (53)32. By the power of a power rule (am)n=am∗n, we get 53∗(32)=52.
Calculate 52: Calculate 52. 52 is equal to 25. Therefore, x=25.
Check for positive solution: Check if the solution is positive.Since 25 is a positive number, it is the positive solution for x.
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