Math Problem Statement
Use the Change of Base Formula and a calculator to evaluate the logarithm, correct to six decimal places. Use either natural or common logarithms. \log _9\left(6\right)
Solution
To evaluate using the Change of Base Formula, we can use either natural logarithms () or common logarithms ().
The Change of Base Formula states:
Where is the base of the logarithm we want to convert, is the argument, and is the new base, which can be any logarithmic base (e.g., for common logarithms, or for natural logarithms).
For this case:
Now, we compute using a calculator:
Therefore:
Thus, the value of correct to six decimal places is:
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Related Questions:
- How does the Change of Base Formula work when using natural logarithms instead of common logarithms?
- What is the value of using the Change of Base Formula?
- Can the Change of Base Formula be applied to logarithms with any base, or only to certain ones?
- How do you use the Change of Base Formula when the base is less than 1?
- What is the difference between the common logarithm (log base 10) and the natural logarithm (log base e)?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logarithms
Change of Base Formula
Exponents
Formulas
Change of Base Formula: log_b(a) = log_c(a) / log_c(b)
Theorems
Change of Base Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12