Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 3 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 477: 19

Answer

$$-\frac{1}{2}$$

Work Step by Step

We simplify as follows: $$\log_{100}0.1=\log_{100}10^{-1}=\log_{100}(100^{\frac{1}{2}})^{-1}= \log_{100}100^{-\frac{1}{2}}=-\frac{1}{2}\log_{100}100=-\frac{1}{2}(1)=-\frac{1}{2}$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.