Question

in the exponential and logarithmic form shown, what is the 5 called?
exponential form
$5^x = 25$
logarithmic form
$log_5 25 = x$

Explanation:

In exponential form \(b^y = x\), \(b\) is the base; in logarithmic form \(\log_b x = y\), \(b\) is also the base. Here, 5 is the consistent base in both given forms.

Answer:

base