Change die exponential statement to an equivalent statement

Change die exponential statement to an equivalent statement involving a logarithm. 9 = 3^2 The equivalent logarithmic statement is. (Type an equation.)

Solution

9=3²

take logarithms on both sides

log(9)=log(3²)

since log(aⁿ)=nlog(a)

log(9)=log(3²)=2log(3)