Math Problem Statement

Find \( \log_{10} \left( \frac{1}{10000} \right) \).

Solution

The problem here is to find the logarithm:

log10(110000)\log_{10} \left( \frac{1}{10000} \right)

Solution:

  1. Rewrite the fraction in terms of powers of 10: 110000=104\frac{1}{10000} = 10^{-4}

  2. Substitute 10410^{-4} into the logarithmic expression: log10(104)\log_{10} (10^{-4})

  3. Using the property logb(bx)=x\log_b(b^x) = x, we get: log10(104)=4\log_{10} (10^{-4}) = -4

Answer:

log10(110000)=4\log_{10} \left( \frac{1}{10000} \right) = -4

Would you like further explanation on logarithmic properties?


Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. What is log10(0.001)\log_{10}(0.001)?
  2. Find log10(11000)\log_{10} \left(\frac{1}{1000}\right).
  3. Solve log10(105)\log_{10}(10^5).
  4. What is the value of log10(100)\log_{10}(100)?
  5. Calculate log10(0.1)\log_{10}(0.1).

Tip: Remember, log10(10x)=x\log_{10}(10^x) = x is a key property for solving these types of problems quickly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponents

Formulas

\( \log_b(b^x) = x \)

Theorems

Logarithmic identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12