Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 488: 10

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

Logarithms are defined for positive arguments only. Substituting $-3$ for $ x $ on the RHS, the logarithm $\log_{5}(-3)$ is undefined, so $-3 $ can't be a solution. False.
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