Math Problem Statement

Evaluate \( \log_{12}{24} \) and round to 4 decimal places.

Solution

To calculate log1224\log_{12}{24}, use the change of base formula:

logbx=logxlogb\log_{b}{x} = \frac{\log{x}}{\log{b}}

Here, b=12b = 12 and x=24x = 24. Using this formula:

log1224=log24log12\log_{12}{24} = \frac{\log{24}}{\log{12}}

Now, calculating step by step using a calculator:

  1. Calculate log24\log{24}:
    log241.3802\log{24} \approx 1.3802

  2. Calculate log12\log{12}:
    log121.0792\log{12} \approx 1.0792

  3. Divide the two results:
    log24log12=1.38021.07921.2789\frac{\log{24}}{\log{12}} = \frac{1.3802}{1.0792} \approx 1.2789

Thus, log12241.2789\log_{12}{24} \approx 1.2789 rounded to four decimal places.

Would you like further clarification or have questions about this process? Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How can the change of base formula be derived?
  2. Can the base of a logarithm be any number?
  3. How would log1224\log_{12}{24} differ if using natural logarithms (ln\ln) instead of common logarithms?
  4. Why do logarithms behave differently with respect to base changes?
  5. How is the change of base formula applied in solving real-world problems?

Tip: Always double-check your logarithmic calculations to avoid errors in rounding or using the calculator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Change of Base Formula
Exponential Relationships

Formulas

Change of Base Formula: \( \log_{b}{x} = \frac{\log{x}}{\log{b}} \)

Theorems

Change of Base Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12