If #3^m=81#, then what is #m^3? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Logarithm-- Inverse of an Exponential Function 1 Answer CW Dec 25, 2016 #64# Explanation: Sol. 1) #81=3xx3xx3xx3=3^4# #3^m=81, => 3^4=81, => m=4# #=> m^3=4^3=4xx4xx4=64# Sol.2) take log of both sides: #3^m=81# #mlog3=log81# #=> m=log81/log3=4# #=> m^3=4^3=4xx4xx4=64# 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 6685 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License