Which of the following could be the first step in solving the equation below 4^x=17

A. 1/4*4^x=1/4*17

B. log 4^x=log 17

C. log 4^x=17

D. 4√4^x=4√17

Choice B. log 4^x = log 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve 4^x=17

x is in the exponent ... so the only operation to bring the x down is the Logarithm

log 4^x = log 17 take log of both sides

then x * log 4 = log 17

and then x = (log 17) / (log 4)