Question #d1ddf Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Logarithm-- Inverse of an Exponential Function 1 Answer Cesareo R. Mar 22, 2017 #y = 1.4434035067785973# Explanation: #(4y)^y -8^(5y-6)=0 # #2^(2y)y^y=2^(3(5y-6))=2^(15y)2^(-18)# simplifying #y^y=2^(13y)2^(-18)# or #(y/2^13)^y=2^(-18)# Calling now #z=y/2^(13)# #z^(2^(13)z)=(z^z)^(2^13)=2^(-18)# or #z^z = 2^(-18/(2^13))# giving #z=z_0=log(a)/(W(log(a)))=0.00017619671713605924# with #a=2^(-18/(2^13))# where #W(z)=ze^z# is the so called Lambert function. and finally #y = 2^(13) xx 0.00017619671713605924=1.4434035067785973# Answer link Related questions What is a logarithm? What are common mistakes students make with logarithms? How can a logarithmic equation be solved by graphing? How can I calculate a logarithm without a calculator? How can logarithms be used to solve exponential equations? How do logarithmic functions work? What is the logarithm of a negative number? What is the logarithm of zero? How do I find the logarithm #log_(1/4) 1/64#? How do I find the logarithm #log_(2/3)(8/27)#? See all questions in Logarithm-- Inverse of an Exponential Function Impact of this question 1460 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License