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Given that

logaN - logax = 3/2
express x in terms of a and N, giving your answer in a form not involving logarithms.

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Explanation:

When subtracting logarithms with the same base, it is equivalent to combining them into one logarithm, then dividing the arguments inside:


log_(a)(n) - log_(a)(x) = log_(a)( (n)/(x) )

Then use the formula:


log_(a)( (n)/(x) ) = (3)/(2)


{a}^{ (3)/(2) } = (n)/(x)


x = n {a}^{ - (3)/(2) }

User Ankit Sangwan
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Answer:

N/a^3/2

Explanation:

loga(N/X)=3/2

N/X= a^3/2

X= N/a^3/2

User James Zhao
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