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The logarithmic statement is $\"\"$ .

Consider $\"\"$ .

Rewrite the expression.

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Apply the negative exponent property : $\"\"$ .

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Definition of logarithmic functions $\"y$ if and only if $\"x$ .

Therefore, $\"\"$ .

Since the bases are equal, equate the exponents.

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Therefore, $\"\"$

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