Rather than using the base-e exponential model (Eq. 17.22), a common alternative is to use a base-10 model,

y = α5 10βsx

When used for curve fitting, this equation yields identical results to the base-e version, but the value of the exponent parameter (β5) will differ from that estimated with Eq. 17.22 (β1). Use the base-10 version to solve Prob. 17.10. In addition, develop a formulation to relate β1 to β5.