Log a 3.5: Finding the Solution using Logarithmic Rules

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The discussion revolves around finding the logarithm of 3.5 in a specific base, given the logarithms of 2 and 7. Participants are exploring logarithmic rules and identities to approach the problem.

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  • Some participants question the clarity of the thread title indicating the problem is solved. Others suggest that the original poster should provide more working details to facilitate assistance. There is mention of relationships between the numbers involved, particularly 3.5, 2, and 7, and references to logarithmic identities.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing hints about logarithmic identities and expressing the need for more information from the original poster. There is no explicit consensus on the approach yet, but some productive lines of reasoning are being explored.

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[SOLVED] log a 3.5= ?

given log a 2= 1.8301 and log a 7= 5.0999

what is log a 3.5=?

Thanks!
 
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Why does the thread name say solved?

Anyway, Please show us some working, we can't help you otherwise. All I'm going to say is to remember some log identities. You must see a relation between 3.5, 7 and 2.
 
This may come in handy..

log(a/b)=log(a)-log(b)
 
benjyk said:
This may come in handy..

log(a/b)=log(a)-log(b)

*sigh* Well stuff the forum regulations hey?
 

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