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If the graphs of the equations y=log3xy = \log_3x and y=2y = 2 are drawn on the same set of axes, they will intersect where xx is equal to ____\_\_\_\_.

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Q. If the graphs of the equations y=log3xy = \log_3x and y=2y = 2 are drawn on the same set of axes, they will intersect where xx is equal to ____\_\_\_\_.
  1. Find Intersection Point: Set the two equations equal to each other to find the intersection point.\newlineSince both equations are equal to yy, we can set them equal to each other to find the xx-value where they intersect.\newlinelog3x=2\log_{3}x = 2
  2. Convert to Exponential Form: Convert the logarithmic equation to exponential form to solve for xx. To convert from logarithmic form to exponential form, we use the definition of a logarithm: if logba=c\log_{b}a = c, then bc=ab^{c} = a. 32=x3^{2} = x
  3. Calculate x Value: Calculate the value of x.\newline32=93^2 = 9\newlineSo, x=9x = 9
  4. Verify Solution: Verify the solution by plugging the value of xx back into the original equations.\newlineFor y=log3xy=\log_{3}x, when x=9x=9:\newliney=log39=log3(32)=2y = \log_{3}9 = \log_{3}(3^2) = 2\newlineFor y=2y=2:\newliney=2y = 2\newlineBoth equations give y=2y = 2 when x=9x = 9, so the solution is correct.

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