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Question from Susan, a student:

Solve for x: logbase4 (sin x) = -0.5

Could you please show me the steps taken to arrive at the answer?

Hi Susan,

You need to use the property of logarithms that states

\[a^{\log_a(x)} = x.\]

Write back if you need more assistance,
Penny

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