Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 5 - 5.3 - Properties of Logarithms - 5.3 Exercises - Page 385: 20

Answer

$\log_5\frac{1}{125}=-3$

Work Step by Step

Use the Power Property. Also, remeber that $\log_aa=1$: $\log_5\frac{1}{125}=\log_5\frac{1}{5^3}=\log_55^{-3}=-3\log_55=-3(1)=-3$
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