Use logarithmic notation to represent the solution to each of the following equations. If there is solution, enter "DNE".
Professor Lapan's Helpful Hint: For this question, do not evaluate solutions numerically. Instead, choose logarithms that undo the given exponential function. For example, f(x) = 9^x has inverse function g(x) = log_9(x), so to solve an equation like 9^x = 10, use log_9(x) in this question. This question emphasizes that b^x and log_b(x) are inverses.
a. 6^x = 58
x = log_6 (58)
b. 6^x = 1/1296
x = -4
c. 4^x = - 73
x = DNE
Box 1: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4) Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity
Box 2: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4) Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity
Box 3: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4) Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity