Chapter 3: Problem 97
Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. $$6 \log _{3}(0.5 x)=11$$
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Chapter 3: Problem 97
Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. $$6 \log _{3}(0.5 x)=11$$
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