Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Numerical solution of equations

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

From $5^x = 3^{4y}$, apply logarithms to establish that $y = mx$.
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Determine the constant $m$ correct to $3$ significant figures.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Take logarithms of both sides, then apply the power law to simplify both sides

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