Let f(x) = cx^k be a power function such that f(13) is four times the size of f(1). What is the power k?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there,

To get started in order to solve this, please recall the property of logarithms.

This question is a bit tricky, but doable. Best way to solve this is first compare the two functions:

Now, let's see what the function gives at 13 and 1:

Something to recognize is that 1 to the power of anything is just 1, so f(1) is reduced to:

 We are making progress!

Next, we can set both f(13) forms equivalent to each other, watch this:

but we know what f(1) is equal to, and let's substitute our knowns:

the c constant on both left and right side cancel out:

Now, take the logarithm form of both side of the equation. I used natural log, but you can also use common logs:

 ⇒ this was performed using the power  log rule.

Isolate k:

using a calculator.

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answer: a

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