Math Problem Statement
Find the value of the following logarithms.
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log_5(5) =
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log_9(729) =
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log_(3/4)(64/27) =
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log_4(2) =
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log_5(1) =
Solution
Let's go through each logarithm one by one.
1)
- By the definition of logarithms, for any base .
- Therefore, .
2)
- We need to express 729 as a power of 9. Notice that and . Therefore, we have:
- Thus, .
3)
- We need to express as a power of . Notice that: So,
- Therefore, .
4)
- We want to express 2 as a power of 4. Notice that .
- Therefore, .
5)
- By the property of logarithms, for any base .
- Thus, .
Final Answers:
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- What is ?
- Simplify .
- How would you calculate ?
- What is ?
- Can you evaluate ?
Tip: Understanding how to rewrite numbers as powers of the base will help in simplifying logarithmic expressions quickly.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logarithms
Exponents
Formulas
log_b(b) = 1
log_b(b^x) = x
log_b(1) = 0
Theorems
Basic properties of logarithms
Change of base formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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