An internet service provider uses the function R = 3 log (a + 2) + 15 to relate R, the sales revenue from hosting websites, to a, the cost of advertising. Solve for a in terms of R.

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An internet service provider uses the function R = 3 log (a + 2) + 15 to relate R, the sales revenue from hosting websites, to a, the cost of advertising. Solve for a in terms of R.
 

 

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R=3loga+2+15

Solve for a in terms of R

R=3loga+2+153loga+2=R-15loga+2=R-153a+2=eR-153

 

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