Math Problem Statement

Solve the following logarithmic equation: \( \frac{1}{2} \log_7 x = 3 \log_7 3 \)

Solution

To solve the equation

12log7x=3log73,\frac{1}{2} \log_7 x = 3 \log_7 3,

we can follow these steps:

  1. Remove the coefficients from each side:
    We can rewrite the equation by isolating log7x\log_7 x and log73\log_7 3 terms.

    log7x=23log73=6log73.\log_7 x = 2 \cdot 3 \log_7 3 = 6 \log_7 3.

  2. Combine the logarithmic terms:
    Using the property alogbc=logb(ca)a \log_b c = \log_b (c^a), we rewrite 6log736 \log_7 3 as:

    log7x=log7(36).\log_7 x = \log_7 (3^6).

  3. Simplify 363^6:

    36=729.3^6 = 729.

    So, the equation becomes:

    log7x=log7729.\log_7 x = \log_7 729.

  4. Set the arguments equal to each other:
    Since the bases and the logarithmic functions are equal, we conclude that:

    x=729.x = 729.

Thus, the solution is: Solution set: {729}.\text{Solution set: } \{729\}.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. Solve log5(2x)=3log54\log_5 (2x) = 3 \log_5 4.
  2. If 13log2x=log28\frac{1}{3} \log_2 x = \log_2 8, find xx.
  3. Solve the equation log7(x+1)=2log75\log_7 (x + 1) = 2 \log_7 5.
  4. If log10(5x)=2log103\log_{10} (5x) = 2 \log_{10} 3, determine the value of xx.
  5. Find the solution to logb(x+2)=logb9\log_b (x + 2) = \log_b 9.

Tip: Remember that if logbA=logbB\log_b A = \log_b B, then A=BA = B (assuming AA and BB are within the domain of the logarithmic function).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Properties of Logarithms
Equating Logarithmic Expressions

Formulas

a * \log_b(c) = \log_b(c^a)
If \log_b(A) = \log_b(B), then A = B

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12