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1966 AHSME Problems/Problem 9

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Problem

If , then equals:

\text{(A)} \ - 3 \qquad \text{(B)} \ - \frac13 \qquad \text{(C)} \ \frac13 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 3 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 9

Solution

By definition, and , so \log_3 \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^3 = \log_3 3^{-3} = -3 \Rightarrow \mathrm{(A)}.

See also

1966 AHSME (Problems)
Preceded by
Problem 8
Followed by
Problem 10
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