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The logarithmic statement is $\"\"$ .

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Consider $\"\"$ .

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Rewrite the equation

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$\"\"$

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Definition of logarithmic functions $\"y$ if and only if $\"x$ .

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$\"\"$ .

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Since the bases are equal, equate the exponents.

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$\"\"$ .

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Therefore, $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ .