4 log 16For example, in the problem given, by rewriting 16 as a power of 4, we made it easier to solve the equation. Once the bases match, equate the exponents and solve it like a regular algebraproof. Page 30. Created by T. Madas. Created by T. Madas. Question 52 (****). Solve the following logarithmic equation. 10. 10. 10 log ( 4) log ( 16) 1 2log x x.