Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation 25 * (2^(log(x))) = x

Solution

The equation shown in the image is:

25(2logx)=x25 \left( 2^{\log{x}} \right) = x

Let’s solve it step by step.

Step 1: Simplify 2logx2^{\log{x}}

Using the property of logarithms: alogax=xa^{\log_a{x}} = x we can simplify 2logx2^{\log{x}} to xlog2x^{\log{2}}, which is approximately x0.3010x^{0.3010} (since log20.3010\log{2} \approx 0.3010).

Thus, the equation becomes: 25xlog2=x25 \cdot x^{\log{2}} = x

Step 2: Solve for xx

We now have: 25x0.3010=x25 \cdot x^{0.3010} = x Divide both sides by x0.3010x^{0.3010}: 25=x10.3010=x0.69925 = x^{1 - 0.3010} = x^{0.699} So we have: 25=x0.69925 = x^{0.699} Take the logarithm of both sides: log25=0.699logx\log{25} = 0.699 \cdot \log{x} Since log251.3979\log{25} \approx 1.3979, we get: 1.3979=0.699logx1.3979 = 0.699 \cdot \log{x} Solve for logx\log{x}: logx=1.39790.6992\log{x} = \frac{1.3979}{0.699} \approx 2 Thus, x=102=100x = 10^2 = 100.

Solution:

The solution to the equation is x=100x = 100.

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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do logarithmic properties simplify exponent expressions like 2logx2^{\log{x}}?
  2. Can the change-of-base formula for logarithms be used to solve similar equations?
  3. What happens if the constant 25 is replaced by another number?
  4. How do we solve for xx in different bases (e.g., natural logarithms)?
  5. How can numerical methods help in solving logarithmic equations?

Tip: Always remember that logarithmic and exponential functions are inverses of each other. This relationship is crucial in simplifying and solving such equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Logarithms
Algebra

Formulas

a^(log_a(x)) = x
log(x^n) = n * log(x)

Theorems

Logarithmic-Exponential Relationship

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12