Answer
Negative numbers are not allowed as logarithmic bases since, when raised to different exponents, the resulting value jumps between negative and positive values.
Work Step by Step
$(-2)^2=-2*-2=4$
$(-2)^3=-2*-2*-2=-8$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set - Page 573: 95
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