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Dear Steve,
can you advise on how to to solve the above question. I gave log to both sides but it got me running round in loops...
Cheers
Dave
HI Dave,
No great solutions here, but all I noticed is if you log both sides and get
b log a = a log b
Since the log function is one-to-one, this means a = b.
So, for example 3 log 3 = 3 log 3.
That's all I can come up with.
Sorry I'm not more help.
Steve
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Steve Holleran
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I can help with all math questions from basic math to Calculus. Whether it`s consumer questions, or questions from high school or college students, I have probably dealt with it at some time in my career.
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33 years teaching experience in NJ public schools
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B.S. Mathematics : Wake Forest University 1972
M.S. Mathematics : Monmouth University 1981
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