How to Solve Complex Logarithmic Equations

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To solve the logarithmic equations, it's important to identify the bases involved: for equation A, the base is 10, while for equation B, the bases are 3 and 27. The change of base formula is crucial for simplifying equation B. The property of logarithms that states log_c(M^p) = p * log_c(M) can be applied to equation A to facilitate solving. Understanding these foundational properties will aid in tackling complex logarithmic equations effectively.
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Homework Statement



A) Solve LogX^(LogX) = 4
B) Log3 X - Log27 X = 4/3

Homework Equations



Basic 3 log rules: 1. Logc(MN) = LogcM + logcN 2. Logc(M/N) = LogcM - LogcN 3. LogcM^p = pLogcM

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea how to start either.
 
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Find the "Relevant equations" for part 2 of the format.

What is or are the bases for question #B ? Also, what is or are the bases for #A?

Take care of those, and helping you will be easier; otherwise your problem description and question are not understandable.

zaddyzad said:

Homework Statement



A) Solve LogX^(LogX) = 4
B) Log3 X - Log27 X = 4/3


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea how to start either.
 
symbolipoint said:
Find the "Relevant equations" for part 2 of the format.

What is or are the bases for question #B ? Also, what is or are the bases for #A?

Take care of those, and helping you will be easier; otherwise your problem description and question are not understandable.

For part A) the base is 10, therefor that's why it isn't written, and for B it's the 3 and 27.
 
You still need to decide which relevant equations or properties you need for part 2 of the format template. One of them should be the change of base formula for question #B.
 
Those are the only log formulas I know and have learned. This is an extend question.
 
If you have a log(x)^(anything) what do you get?
 
You know the relation following from definition of logarithm:
a ^{log_a(x)}=x

Apply to the base 27 logarithm:

27 ^{log_{27}(x)}=xTake the base 3 logarithm of both sides: you find how log27(x) is related to log3(x).

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zaddyzad said:

Homework Statement



A) Solve LogX^(LogX) = 4
B) Log3 X - Log27 X = 4/3

Homework Equations



Basic 3 log rules: 1. Logc(MN) = LogcM + logcN 2. Logc(M/N) = LogcM - LogcN 3. LogcM^p = pLogcM

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea how to start either.
I assume that A) is:
Solve \displaystyle \log\left(x^{\log(x)}\right)=4\ ,\ \ of course that is a base 10 logarithm, as you noted elsewhere.​
Use the \displaystyle \log_{\,c}\left(x^{p}\right)=p\,\log_{\,c}(x)\ \ property on A).

Have you learned the change of base formula? Use it for B).
 
There is one more property that you can make use of here,
log_{a^c} b=\frac{log_a b}{c}
 
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