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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 101

Determine whether each equation is true or false. Where possible, show work to support your conclusion. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement. log3 (7) = 1/[log7 (3)]

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Recall the change of base formula for logarithms: \(\log_a(b) = \frac{\log_c(b)}{\log_c(a)}\) for any positive base \(c \neq 1\).
Apply the change of base formula to \(\log_7(3)\) using base 3: \(\log_7(3) = \frac{\log_3(3)}{\log_3(7)}\).
Since \(\log_3(3) = 1\), simplify the expression to \(\log_7(3) = \frac{1}{\log_3(7)}\).
Notice that this means \(\log_3(7) = \frac{1}{\log_7(3)}\), which matches the original equation given.
Therefore, the equation \(\log_3(7) = \frac{1}{\log_7(3)}\) is true, based on the properties of logarithms.

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