what is y=log base 12x

Question

solve for x in the equation y = log base 12 x

 

Answer 1

The logarithm expresses te power that the base needs to be elevated to get a number:

y = log12(x)

x= 12^y

Answer 2

y = log₁₂(x)

 

12^y = 12^log₁₂(x)        [Identity:  a^log_a(x) = x]

 

12^y = x