Monday, 22 June 2015

`log_4(128)` Evaluate the logarithm. |

`log_4(128)`


To evaluate, factor 128.


`= log_4 (2^7)`


Then, apply the formula of change base `log_b (a) = (log_c (a))/(log_c (b))` .


`= (log_2 (2^7))/(log_2 (4))`


`= (log_2 (2^7))/(log_2 (2^2))`


To simplify it further, apply the rule `log_b (a^m) = m*log_b(a)` .


`= (7*log_2 (2))/(2*log_2(2))`


When the base and argument of logarithm are the same, it simplifies to 1, `log_b (b) = 1` .


`= (7*1)/(2*1)`


`=7/2`


Therefore, `log_4 (128) = 7/2` .

`log_4(128)`


To evaluate, factor 128.


`= log_4 (2^7)`


Then, apply the formula of change base `log_b (a) = (log_c (a))/(log_c (b))` .


`= (log_2 (2^7))/(log_2 (4))`


`= (log_2 (2^7))/(log_2 (2^2))`


To simplify it further, apply the rule `log_b (a^m) = m*log_b(a)` .


`= (7*log_2 (2))/(2*log_2(2))`


When the base and argument of logarithm are the same, it simplifies to 1, `log_b (b) = 1` .


`= (7*1)/(2*1)`


`=7/2`


Therefore, `log_4 (128) = 7/2` .

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