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Simplify logarithmic equations

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Start date Mar 9, 2011
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hibachii

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Mar 9, 2011

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Homework Statement

Simplify

log₂1/8

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

the answer i got was -3 but it is not right.

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Mar 9, 2011

#2

hibachii said:

Homework Statement

Simplify

log₂1/8

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

the answer i got was -3 but it is not right.

-3 is the correct answer.

log₂(1/8) = -3
This equation is equivalent to 2^-3 = 1/8.

hibachii

Mar 9, 2011

#3

ok thanks. teacher is a douche

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