Math Problem Statement

Evaluate each expression: 1) \( \log_2 64 \) 2) \( \log_5 \frac{1}{25} \) 3) \( \log_3 27 \) 4) \( \log_3 3 \)

Solution

Let's go through each logarithmic expression:

  1. For log264\log_2 64:

    The expression log264\log_2 64 asks for the power to which 2 must be raised to get 64. 26=642^6 = 64 Therefore, log264=6\log_2 64 = 6.

  2. For log5125\log_5 \frac{1}{25}:

    The expression log5125\log_5 \frac{1}{25} asks for the power to which 5 must be raised to get 125\frac{1}{25}. 52=1255^{-2} = \frac{1}{25} So, log5125=2\log_5 \frac{1}{25} = -2.

  3. For log327\log_3 27:

    The expression log327\log_3 27 asks for the power to which 3 must be raised to get 27. 33=273^3 = 27 Therefore, log327=3\log_3 27 = 3.

  4. For log33\log_3 3:

    The expression log33\log_3 3 asks for the power to which 3 must be raised to get 3. 31=33^1 = 3 So, log33=1\log_3 3 = 1.

Here are the answers:

  • log264=6\log_2 64 = 6
  • log5125=2\log_5 \frac{1}{25} = -2
  • log327=3\log_3 27 = 3
  • log33=1\log_3 3 = 1

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Tip:

When you see a fraction like 1n\frac{1}{n} in a logarithmic expression, think about negative exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponentiation
Negative Exponents

Formulas

\( \log_b x = y \) if and only if \( b^y = x \)

Theorems

Logarithmic identities
Exponent rules

Suitable Grade Level

High School Algebra (Grades 9-10)