How do I solve for n in:
0.25 = 0.5^n
How do I solve for n in: 0.25 = 0.5^n
$$\begin{array}{rcl}0.25 & = & 0.5^n\\\\\dfrac{1}{4} &=& \left(\dfrac{1}{2} \right)^n\\\\\dfrac{1}{2^2} &=& \dfrac{1}{2^n} \\\\2^2 &=& 2^n \\2&=& n\end{array}$$
$$\boxed{n= 2}$$