College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 4, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.4 - Laws of Logarithms - 4.4 Exercises - Page 395: 59

Answer

$\approx 2.321928$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: Change -of-Base Formula $\log_a{b} = \dfrac{\log{b}}{\log{a}}$ Use the change-of -base formula to obtain: $=\dfrac{\log{5}}{\log{2}}$ Evaluate using a calculator. Round-off to six decimal places to obtain: $\approx 2.321928$
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