1.15: Linear law: lgy2\lg y^{2} against xx

0606/12/O/N/19 — Question 2 · 5 marks

When lgy2\lg y^{2} is plotted against xx, a straight line is obtained passing through the points (5,12)(5, 12) and (3,20)(3, 20).
Find yy in terms of xx, giving your answer in the form y=10ax+by = 10^{ax+b}, where aa and bb are integers.
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