compare each set of equations. Write a short summary of your findings for each.

y=log[5]x and y=5^x

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compare each set of equations. Write a short summary of your findings for each. 

y=log[5]x and y=5^x

saifoo.khan · Answer

the left equation can be written as,
$$y = \frac{\log x}{\log 5}$$

anonymous · Answer

So how does that compare the two though?

saifoo.khan · Answer

i dont really know.. 
the left one has log while the right one is more in exponential form.

anonymous · Answer

Would it be as if I could take the equation on the right, and rewrite it as a logarithm, and I could take the one on the left and rewrite it in exponential form?

saifoo.khan · Answer

kindda..

anonymous · Answer

But how could I turn the exponential form into a logarithm and how could I turn the logarithm into an exponential equation?

saifoo.khan · Answer

y=5^x
this can be written as,

$$x = \log_5 y$$

saifoo.khan · Answer

(if im not wrong)

anonymous · Answer

The first equation can be written as y= 5^x
The second equation can be written as y= log(x)/log(5)

Is that correct? or...