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If $\log_x (5/7) = -1/3$, then the value of $x$ is

The correct answer is
343/125

Solving for x in Logarithmic Equation

We are given the equation: $ \log_x \left( \frac{5}{7} \right) = -\frac{1}{3} $ To find the value of x, we need to convert this logarithmic equation into its equivalent exponential form.

Logarithmic to Exponential Conversion

  • The general rule is: If $ \log_b a = c $, then $ b^c = a $.
  • Applying this rule to our equation, where $ b = x $, $ a = \frac{5}{7} $, and $ c = -\frac{1}{3} $, we get: $ x^{-1/3} = \frac{5}{7} $

Calculating the Value of x

  • To solve for x, we raise both sides of the equation to the power of $ -3 $: $ \left( x^{-1/3} \right)^{-3} = \left( \frac{5}{7} \right)^{-3} $
  • This simplifies to: $ x^1 = \left( \frac{7}{5} \right)^{3} $
  • Now, we calculate the final value: $ x = \frac{7^3}{5^3} $ $ x = \frac{343}{125} $

Therefore, the value of $ x $ is $ \frac{343}{125} $.

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Important Questions from Logarithms

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    then, the value of $\frac{p^4+q^4}{p^2q^2}$ is

  2. For a real number $x > 1$, 
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  3. A petrified wood fossil was discovered with 8 g of $^{14}C$. The decay of $^{14}C$ over time is given by: 

    $N_T = N_0 e^{-0.0001216T}$ 

    If the half-life of $^{14}C$ is 5700 years, and the fossil initially had 32 g of $^{14}C$, the age of the fossil in years is ______.

  4. For integers $a$, $b$ and $c$, what would be the minimum and maximum values respectively of $a + b + c$ if $\log |a| + \log |b| + \log |c| = 0$?
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