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The discussion focuses on using logarithmic properties to compute the value of N, defined as N = 0.009292 / (√[3]{582400} + 14.23). Participants explore how to express log(N) as the difference of two logarithms: log(0.009292) and log(√[3]{582400} + 14.23). A key point raised is how to handle the logarithm after the subtraction, particularly in simplifying the cube root term. The expected answer is noted as 9.507 * 10^(-4), prompting further inquiry into the calculation steps. The conversation emphasizes the application of log laws for accurate computation.
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Using logs to compute the following, to the four-figure accuracy. $\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}$

Let N=$\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}$, then
$\log\left({N}\right)=\log\left({\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}
}\right)$.

Log N=

$\log\left({.09292}\right)-\log\left({\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23}\right)$

What to do with the logarithm after the subtraction sign?the answer in the back of the book is 9.507*10^(-4)
 
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Cbarker1 said:
Using logs to compute the following, to the four-figure accuracy. $\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}$

Let N=$\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}$, then
$\log\left({N}\right)=\log\left({\frac{.009292}{(\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23)}
}\right)$.

Log N=

$\log\left({.09292}\right)-\log\left({\sqrt[3]{582400}+14.23}\right)$

What to do with the logarithm after the subtraction sign?

You might substitute:
$$\sqrt[3]{582400} = 10^{\log(\sqrt[3]{582400})} = 10^{\frac 1 3 \log 582400}$$
 

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