Logarithm problem If a^x=b^y, then how come xloga=ylogb holds? Can anyone show me how this is with all steps and necessary logarithm formula?

Ty Moore

Ty Moore

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2022-11-18

Logarithm problem
If a x = b y , then how come x log a = y log b holds? Can anyone show me how this is with all steps and necessary logarithm formula?

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Savion Chaney

Savion Chaney

Beginner2022-11-19Added 14 answers

log a x = log ( a a a ) x = log a + log a + + log a = x log a
Since a x = b y so log a x = log b y x log a = y log b

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