Math Problem Statement

Calculate log(1/1000).

Solution

Let's solve the problem shown in the image step by step:

The problem is:
log11000\log{\frac{1}{1000}}

Step 1: Simplify the fraction

The expression 11000\frac{1}{1000} can be rewritten as 100011000^{-1}. So,
log11000=log(10001).\log{\frac{1}{1000}} = \log{(1000^{-1})}.

Step 2: Use the logarithmic power rule

The logarithmic power rule states:
log(ab)=bloga.\log{(a^b)} = b \cdot \log{a}.
Applying this,
log(10001)=1log1000.\log{(1000^{-1})} = -1 \cdot \log{1000}.

Step 3: Compute log1000\log{1000}

Assuming the logarithm is base 10 (log10\log_{10}), we know that 1000=1031000 = 10^3. Thus:
log1000=3.\log{1000} = 3.

Step 4: Combine results

Substitute log1000=3\log{1000} = 3 into the earlier result:
1log1000=13=3.-1 \cdot \log{1000} = -1 \cdot 3 = -3.

Final Answer:

log11000=3.\log{\frac{1}{1000}} = -3.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would you compute log2116\log_{2}{\frac{1}{16}}?
  2. What is log100\log{100} using base 10?
  3. How do logarithm rules apply when adding two logarithms?
  4. What is the value of ln1e2\ln{\frac{1}{e^2}}?
  5. How would the solution change if the base of the logarithm were different?

Tip:

When simplifying logarithmic expressions, remember that negative exponents translate into division (e.g., 101=11010^{-1} = \frac{1}{10}). This makes it easier to handle fractions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponents
Logarithmic Rules

Formulas

log(a^b) = b * log(a)
log(1/a) = -log(a)

Theorems

Logarithmic Power Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12