2. Solve the logarithmic equation (d) log; r = 5 (e) log2 r = -4 (f) log r = 1 %3D

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## Problem 2: Solving Logarithmic Equations

### Solve the following logarithmic equations:

(d) \(\log_5 x = 5\)

(e) \(\log_2 x = -4\)

(f) \(\log x = 1\)

### Explanation

To solve each equation, you'll need to use the property of logarithms that states: if \(\log_b x = y\), then \(b^y = x\).

**For equation (d)**: 
- \(\log_5 x = 5\) implies that \(5^5 = x\).

**For equation (e)**:
- \(\log_2 x = -4\) implies that \(2^{-4} = x\).

**For equation (f)**:
- \(\log x = 1\) implies that \(10^1 = x\) (assuming the common logarithm with base 10).

These solutions involve exponentiation, which reverses the logarithmic function to find the value of \(x\).
Transcribed Image Text:## Problem 2: Solving Logarithmic Equations ### Solve the following logarithmic equations: (d) \(\log_5 x = 5\) (e) \(\log_2 x = -4\) (f) \(\log x = 1\) ### Explanation To solve each equation, you'll need to use the property of logarithms that states: if \(\log_b x = y\), then \(b^y = x\). **For equation (d)**: - \(\log_5 x = 5\) implies that \(5^5 = x\). **For equation (e)**: - \(\log_2 x = -4\) implies that \(2^{-4} = x\). **For equation (f)**: - \(\log x = 1\) implies that \(10^1 = x\) (assuming the common logarithm with base 10). These solutions involve exponentiation, which reverses the logarithmic function to find the value of \(x\).
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