Solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject as a solution any value that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic expressions.

3 log x equals log 64
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Part 1
Rewrite the given equation without logarithms. Do not solve for x.
  
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Solve the equation to find the solution set. Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
The solution set is StartSet nothing EndSet
  
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​(Type an exact answer in simplified form. Use a comma to separate answers as​ needed.)
B.
There are infinitely many solutions.
C.
There is no solution.

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To rewrite the logarithmic equation without logarithms, we start with the given equation:

\[ 3 \log x = \log 64 \]

Using properties of logarithms, we can first rewrite \( 3 \log x \) as \( \log(x^3) \). Thus, we get:

\[ \log(x^3) = \log 64 \]

Since the logarithmic functions are equal, we can set their arguments equal to each other (as long as the arguments are in their domain, which we'll check later):

\[ x^3 = 64 \]

Now, we can solve for \( x \) by taking the cube root:

\[ x = 64^{1/3} = 4 \]

Next, we need to check the solution to ensure it is within the domain of the original logarithmic expressions. The argument of the logarithm, \( x \), must be greater than zero (\( x > 0 \)). Since our solution \( x = 4 \) is greater than zero, it is valid.

Now we can express the solution set:

The solution set is \({ 4 }\).

Final answer:

A. The solution set is \( { 4 } \).