Precalculus Examples

$4.6 = a^{9}$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$4.6 = a^{9}$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(a)$ of the left side $(4.6)$ equals the exponent $(9)$ .

$\log_{a} (4.6) = 9$