Solve for w in the equation log <mrow class="MJX-TeXAtom-ORD"> 5 </mrow> </m

Magdalena Norton

Magdalena Norton

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2022-04-30

Solve for w in the equation log 5  ( 1 6 w ) = 3.

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ritmesysv

ritmesysv

Beginner2022-05-01Added 12 answers

Rewrite log 5 ( 1 6 w ) = 3 in exponential form using the definition of a logarithm. If x and b are positive real numbers and b 1, then log b ( x ) = y is equivalent to b y = x.
5 3 = 1 6 w
Solve for w.
w=-21

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