Question

Okay so this obviously equals 2 but how do I simplify this from the start without a calculator?

Answer 1

\[\frac{36}{18}=2 \]
you agree with this part right?

Answer 2

\[\log_a(a)=y \\ \text{ means } a^y=a\]
what must y be to satisfy the equation ?

Answer 3

remember a is the same as a^1

Answer 4

\[a^y=a^1 \\ \text{ implies } y=?\]

Answer 5

@NoticeMeSenpai_17 ?

Answer 6

are you still there?

Answer 7

y=1?, sorry I was away for a bit

Answer 8

thanq so much