Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the following logarithms.

  1. log_5(5) =

  2. log_9(729) =

  3. log_(3/4)(64/27) =

  4. log_4(2) =

  5. log_5(1) =

Solution

Let's go through each logarithm one by one.

1) log5(5)\log_5(5)

  • By the definition of logarithms, logb(b)=1\log_b(b) = 1 for any base b0b \neq 0.
  • Therefore, log5(5)=1\log_5(5) = 1.

2) log9(729)\log_9(729)

  • We need to express 729 as a power of 9. Notice that 9=329 = 3^2 and 729=36729 = 3^6. Therefore, we have: 729=(32)3=93729 = (3^2)^3 = 9^3
  • Thus, log9(729)=3\log_9(729) = 3.

3) log3/4(64/27)\log_{3/4}(64/27)

  • We need to express 64/2764/27 as a power of 3/43/4. Notice that: 64=43and27=3364 = 4^3 \quad \text{and} \quad 27 = 3^3 So, 6427=(43)3=(34)3\frac{64}{27} = \left(\frac{4}{3}\right)^3 = \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{-3}
  • Therefore, log3/4(64/27)=3\log_{3/4}(64/27) = -3.

4) log4(2)\log_4(2)

  • We want to express 2 as a power of 4. Notice that 2=41/22 = 4^{1/2}.
  • Therefore, log4(2)=12\log_4(2) = \frac{1}{2}.

5) log5(1)\log_5(1)

  • By the property of logarithms, logb(1)=0\log_b(1) = 0 for any base b0b \neq 0.
  • Thus, log5(1)=0\log_5(1) = 0.

Final Answers:

  1. log5(5)=1\log_5(5) = 1
  2. log9(729)=3\log_9(729) = 3
  3. log3/4(64/27)=3\log_{3/4}(64/27) = -3
  4. log4(2)=12\log_4(2) = \frac{1}{2}
  5. log5(1)=0\log_5(1) = 0

Would you like more details on any step or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is log7(49)\log_7(49)?
  2. Simplify log2(16)\log_2(16).
  3. How would you calculate log3(81)\log_3(81)?
  4. What is log6(36)\log_6(36)?
  5. Can you evaluate log8(64)\log_8(64)?

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