Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the following logarithmic expressions: 5log₅2 and log 1.

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the two logarithmic expressions presented in the image:

Problem 5: 5log525 \log_5 2

To solve this:

  1. The logarithmic part, log52\log_5 2, means "the power to which 5 must be raised to get 2." This doesn't simplify directly, so let's leave it in logarithmic form for now.
  2. The entire expression is 5×log525 \times \log_5 2. We can leave the logarithm as is, and the final expression is just 5log525 \log_5 2.

For an approximation: log52=log2log50.30100.698970.43067\log_5 2 = \frac{\log 2}{\log 5} \approx \frac{0.3010}{0.69897} \approx 0.43067 Multiplying by 5: 5×0.430672.153355 \times 0.43067 \approx 2.15335 So the approximate value is 2.15.

Problem 6: log1\log 1

For any base bb, logb1=0\log_b 1 = 0, because any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1: b0=1b^0 = 1 So, the value of log1\log 1 is 0.


Would you like more details or have any questions on these solutions?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the general form of the logarithmic equation?
  2. How do you convert between different logarithmic bases?
  3. Why is the logarithm of 1 always 0, regardless of the base?
  4. How can logarithms be used in solving exponential equations?
  5. What is the change of base formula for logarithms?

Tip: Always remember that logbb=1\log_b b = 1, because a number raised to the power of 1 is itself.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Logarithmic Expressions
Change of Base Formula

Formulas

Change of base formula: log_b a = log a / log b
log_b 1 = 0 for any base b

Theorems

Logarithmic Theorems
Exponential-Logarithmic Relationship

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10