Precalculus Examples

$5 = 6^{x}$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$5 = 6^{x}$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(6)$ of the left side $(5)$ equals the exponent $(x)$ .

$\log_{6} (5) = x$