Math Problem Statement

Use the change-of-base theorem to find log base π of 37 and simplify your answer to four decimal places.

Solution

The problem in the image asks to use the change-of-base theorem to evaluate logπ37\log_{\pi}{37}, and round the result to four decimal places.

Change-of-base formula:

logba=logcalogcb\log_b{a} = \frac{\log_c{a}}{\log_c{b}} where cc can be any base (usually base 10 or natural logarithm, base ee).

Here, we are solving for logπ37\log_{\pi}{37}, so using base 10 logarithms, we apply the formula: logπ37=log37logπ\log_{\pi}{37} = \frac{\log{37}}{\log{\pi}}

Now, let's calculate this step-by-step:

  1. Find log37\log{37} (base 10).
  2. Find logπ\log{\pi} (base 10).
  3. Divide the two results.
  4. Round the final answer to four decimal places.

Step-by-step calculations:

  • log371.5682\log{37} \approx 1.5682
  • logπ0.4971\log{\pi} \approx 0.4971

Now, divide: 1.56820.49713.1553\frac{1.5682}{0.4971} \approx 3.1553

Thus, logπ373.1553\log_{\pi}{37} \approx 3.1553 when rounded to four decimal places.


Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How can the change-of-base theorem be applied with natural logarithms?
  2. What is the difference between common and natural logarithms?
  3. How can you simplify expressions involving logarithms with different bases?
  4. Why does the change-of-base formula work for any new base?
  5. How do logarithmic properties help in solving exponential equations?

Tip: Always keep track of decimal places during intermediate steps to avoid rounding errors early on!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Change of Base

Formulas

Change-of-base formula: log_b(a) = log_c(a) / log_c(b)

Theorems

Change of Base Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12