High School Math : Solving Logarithms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Solving Logarithms

You are given that  and 

Which of the following is equal to  ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Since  and , it follows that  and 

Example Question #2 : Solving Logarithms

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #2 : Solving Logarithms

What is 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall that by definition a logarithm is the inverse of the exponential function. Thus, our logarithm corresponds to the value of  in the equation: 

We know that  and thus our answer is .

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