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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 5

Write each equation in its equivalent exponential form. 5= logb 32

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Recall the definition of logarithm: if \(y = \log_b x\), then the equivalent exponential form is \(b^y = x\).
Identify the parts of the given equation \(5 = \log_b 32\): here, \(y = 5\), \(b\) is the base, and \(x = 32\).
Apply the definition by rewriting the logarithmic equation \(5 = \log_b 32\) as an exponential equation: \(b^5 = 32\).
This expresses the original logarithmic statement in exponential form, showing the relationship between the base \(b\), the exponent \(5\), and the result \(32\).
No further simplification is needed unless you are asked to solve for \(b\) or another variable.

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