Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 9 - Section 9.7 - Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 584: 4

Answer

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Work Step by Step

If $b\gt0$ and $b\ne1$, then $y=log_{b}x$ means $x=b^{y}$ for every $x\gt0$ and every real number $y$. Therefore, $log_{7}1=0$. We know this, because $7^{0}=1$. In general, any nonzero real number raised to the power of 0 will have a value of 1.
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