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1. log0.6 0.36 

2. log8 0.0039

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 #2
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Thanks Chris,

Here's another way

 

1)

 $$\\log_{0.6} 0.36\\\\
=log_{0.6} (0.6)^2\\\\
=2log_{0.6} (0.6)\\\\
=2*1\\\\
=2$$
 

 Mar 14, 2015
 #1
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log.6 .36      we can solve this with the change of base rule

The answer is given by     log . 36  / log .6   = 2

 

Similarly

log8  .0039    =   log .0039 / log 8 = about  -2.667

 

  

 Mar 14, 2015
 #2
avatar+118587 
+10
Best Answer

Thanks Chris,

Here's another way

 

1)

 $$\\log_{0.6} 0.36\\\\
=log_{0.6} (0.6)^2\\\\
=2log_{0.6} (0.6)\\\\
=2*1\\\\
=2$$
 

Melody Mar 14, 2015
 #3
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Yeah...I thought about that answer after I gave it......I knew that I could express it differently......I was just too lazy to go back and make a real effort....

Besides....I figured someone would come along and do it a different way......LOL!!!

 

  

 Mar 14, 2015
 #4
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It didn't matter anyway - there was nothing wrong with your answer :)

 Mar 14, 2015

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