Exponential and Log Equations

i) Find the exact solution to the equation 2 log x = 3 log 5. (Do not use a calculator.)

ii) Use a calculator to find a 4 decimal approximation to the answer.

log x2 = log 53 Use the third law of logs in order to prepare the equation
for the application of the inverse log function
Show work. Apply the inverse log function.

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