Chapter 3: Problem 15
Write the exponential equation in logarithmic form. For example, the logarithmic form of \(2^{3}=8\) is \(\log _{2} 8=3\). $$5^{3}=125$$
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Chapter 3: Problem 15
Write the exponential equation in logarithmic form. For example, the logarithmic form of \(2^{3}=8\) is \(\log _{2} 8=3\). $$5^{3}=125$$
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