Math Problem Statement

3log↓x(64)=6

Solution

We are tasked with solving the equation:

3logx(64)=63 \log_x(64) = 6

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Isolate the logarithmic term:

    logx(64)=63=2\log_x(64) = \frac{6}{3} = 2

  2. Convert the logarithmic equation to exponential form:

    The logarithmic expression logx(64)=2\log_x(64) = 2 implies:

    x2=64x^2 = 64

  3. Solve for xx:

    Taking the square root of both sides:

    x=±64=±8x = \pm \sqrt{64} = \pm 8

However, since xx represents the base of a logarithm, it must be positive. Therefore, we discard the negative value.

Thus, the solution is:

x=8x = 8

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. What is the general method to solve logarithmic equations like logb(y)=c\log_b(y) = c?
  2. How does the change of base formula for logarithms work?
  3. What if the logarithmic base xx is not restricted to positive values?
  4. Can logarithms with negative bases ever be valid?
  5. What is the derivative of a logarithmic function in terms of its base?

Tip: Always remember that the base of a logarithm must be positive and cannot be 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponential Equations
Algebra

Formulas

log_b(y) = c ↔ b^c = y
x^2 = 64

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms
Exponentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12