Q: By solving the equation below, or otherwise, show that base 𝑎 = 10

log 𝑎 25 − log 𝑎 0.025 = 3

Solution:
log 𝑎 25 − log 𝑎 0.025 = 3
25
log 𝑎 = 3log 𝑎 𝑎
0.025
log 𝑎 1000 = log 𝑎 𝑎3
 1000 = 𝑎3
 𝑎 = 10
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