There are many ways you can start off by solving an equation. In this case, the first operation used in solving this equation would be subtraction. You would have to subtract 5 from each side.
Answer:
The answer to your question is a = 40, b = 5/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Data
ab = 25
log₄a - log₄b = 3
Process
1.- Use the law log of a quotient
log₄ a/b = 3
2.- Convert the log to an exponent
a/b = 4³
a/b = 64 Equation l
ab = 25 Equation ll
3.- Solve equation l for a
a = 64b
4.- Substitute in equation ll
(64b)b = 25
-Simplify
64b² = 25
-Solve for b
b² = 25/64
b = 5/8
5.- Substitute the value of b to find a
a = 64(5/8)
-Simplification
a = 40
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