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Compute $\log_{1/2} (16 - 5)$.

 Dec 12, 2023
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16 -5 = 11

Here is one way:

log1/2 (11)  means   1/2 = 11    LOG both sides

                                 x LOG (1/2) = LOG 11

                                  x = - 3.4595 

 

Depending on your calculator you may be able to calculate it directly     log1/2 (11) =   -3.4595    

 Dec 12, 2023

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