Math Problem Statement

Solve for x: x = 4^(5log4(6) - log4(7))

Solution

Let's solve the given problem:

The problem states:

x=45log46log47.x = 4^{5 \cdot \log_4 6 - \log_4 7}.

Step 1: Use the properties of logarithms

We know the logarithmic property: alogab=b.a^{\log_a b} = b.

Additionally, the subtraction rule for logarithms states: logablogac=loga(bc).\log_a b - \log_a c = \log_a \left(\frac{b}{c}\right).

So, rewrite the exponent: 5log46log47=log4(65)log47=log4(657).5 \cdot \log_4 6 - \log_4 7 = \log_4 (6^5) - \log_4 7 = \log_4 \left(\frac{6^5}{7}\right).

Step 2: Simplify the expression for xx

Now, substitute the simplified exponent into the original equation: x=4log4(657).x = 4^{\log_4 \left(\frac{6^5}{7}\right)}.

Using alogab=ba^{\log_a b} = b, this simplifies to: x=657.x = \frac{6^5}{7}.

Step 3: Compute 656^5

65=66666=7776.6^5 = 6 \cdot 6 \cdot 6 \cdot 6 \cdot 6 = 7776.

Thus: x=77767.x = \frac{7776}{7}.

Final Answer:

x=77767.x = \frac{7776}{7}.

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Here are 5 related questions for you to practice:

  1. Solve x=32log35log32x = 3^{2 \log_3 5 - \log_3 2} and simplify.
  2. Simplify x=10log1025+log104x = 10^{\log_{10} 25 + \log_{10} 4}.
  3. Calculate x=24log23+log25x = 2^{4 \log_2 3 + \log_2 5}.
  4. Use logarithmic properties to expand log5(1254/2)\log_5 (125 \cdot 4 / 2).
  5. Simplify x=8log8(16)x = 8^{\log_8 (16)}.

Tip: Always look for ways to simplify exponents and logarithmic expressions using their properties!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Logarithms
Simplification

Formulas

a^(log_a(b)) = b
log_a(b) - log_a(c) = log_a(b/c)

Theorems

Properties of logarithms and exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12