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Solve the logarithmic equation. When necessary, round answer to the nearest hundredth. log 4 (x over 2) = 2

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Answer:

The solution is x = 32.

Explanation:

To solve the logarithmic equation
\log _4\left((x)/(2)\right)=2 you must:

Use the logarithmic definition
\mathrm{If}\:\log _a\left(b\right)=c\:\mathrm{then}\:b=a^c.


\log _4\left((x)/(2)\right)=2\quad \Rightarrow \quad (x)/(2)=4^2

Multiply both sides by 2


(x)/(2)\cdot \:2=4^2\cdot \:2

Simplify


x=32

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