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Find the solution to log2 X= -3

 

A. 1/8

B. -6

C. -8

D. -4

E. none of these

 Jun 7, 2016
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Solve for X:
(log(X))/(log(2))=-3

 

Multiply both sides by log(2):
log(X)=-3 log(2)

 

-3 log(2) = log(1/2^3) = log(1/8):
log(X)=log(1/8)

 

Cancel logarithms by taking exp of both sides:
Answer: |  X=1/8

 Jun 7, 2016

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