Solve the Logarithmic Equation Algebraically $$6 \log _ { 3 } ( 0.5 x ) = 5$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places.
$$6 \log _ { 3 } ( 0.5 x ) = 5$$

• A) \(2 \left( 3 ^ { 5 / 6 } \right) \approx 3.996\)
• B) \(2 \left( 3 ^ { 5 / 6 } \right) \approx 6.996\)
• C) \(2 \left( 3 ^ { 5 / 6 } \right) \approx 4.996\)
• D) \(2 \left( 3 ^ { 5 / 6 } \right) \approx 5.996\)
• E) \(2 \left( 3 ^ { 5 / 6 } \right) \approx 2.996\)

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