Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Mid-Chapter Quiz - Page 461: 20

Answer

$\log_{\frac{1}{2}}{8}=-3$

Work Step by Step

Recall: $$a^y=b \longleftrightarrow \log_a{b}=y$$ Use the definition above to obtain: $$8=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-3} \longrightarrow \log_{\frac{1}{2}}{8}=-3$$
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