Math Problem Statement

use change of base formula to evaluate logaritm for following and show work

logbase8 22

Solution

To evaluate log822\log_8 22 using the change of base formula, we follow these steps.

Change of Base Formula:

The change of base formula for logarithms states that:

logba=logcalogcb\log_b a = \frac{\log_c a}{\log_c b}

Where:

  • aa is the number you are taking the logarithm of,
  • bb is the base,
  • cc is any base you choose (typically 10 or ee).

For this case, we will use base 10 (common logarithm) to evaluate log822\log_8 22.

log822=log1022log108\log_8 22 = \frac{\log_{10} 22}{\log_{10} 8}

Now let's evaluate both log1022\log_{10} 22 and log108\log_{10} 8 using a calculator.

  1. log10221.3424\log_{10} 22 \approx 1.3424
  2. log1080.9031\log_{10} 8 \approx 0.9031

Now substitute these values into the change of base formula:

log822=1.34240.90311.486\log_8 22 = \frac{1.3424}{0.9031} \approx 1.486

Final Answer:

log8221.486\log_8 22 \approx 1.486

Would you like further details on any part of the solution?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you evaluate log550\log_5 50 using the change of base formula?
  2. Can the change of base formula be applied to any logarithmic base?
  3. What is the value of log864\log_8 64?
  4. How can we express log822\log_8 22 in terms of natural logarithms?
  5. Why is the change of base formula useful in logarithmic calculations?

Tip: The change of base formula is especially helpful when calculating logarithms with uncommon bases, as most calculators only provide logarithms for base 10 and base ee.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Change of Base Formula

Formulas

log_b a = log_c a / log_c b

Theorems

Change of Base Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12