How do you solve $log_x49=2$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-15T12:11:12

$x=7$

From the definition of logarithm $log_a b=m$ implies $a^m=b$

Hence $log_x 49=2$ means $x^2=49$

and hence $x=7$

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