What is the solution to log base 4 (64) + 15*log base 32 (2)?

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To solve log base 4 (64) + 15*log base 32 (2), first recognize that log base 4 (64) equals 3, since 64 is 4 raised to the power of 3. Next, log base 32 (2) can be computed using the change of base formula, resulting in 1/5. Multiplying this by 15 gives 3. Therefore, the final result is 3 + 3, which equals 6. The solution confirms that the answer is indeed 6.
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compute the following:

log base 4 (64) + 15*log base 32 (2)

I can't remember how to solve something like this. Makes me feel like an idiot, but I figured it never hurts to ask.
 
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You need the basic definition of a log.

C = logB A iff BC = A

Apply that definition and it should be pretty easy.
 
SomeRandomGuy said:
compute the following:

log base 4 (64) + 15*log base 32 (2)

I can't remember how to solve something like this. Makes me feel like an idiot, but I figured it never hurts to ask.

I have strong reasons to believe that your answer is 6.
To prove that for yourself,try to apply the following formula
\log_{a}b =\frac{\log_{c} b}{\log_{c} a}
twice.

Daniel.

PS.I assumed you're familiar with this one:
\log_{c} x^{y} = y\log_{c} x.
 
Integral's way is much simpler than dextercioby's.

64= 43 so log4 64= ?

32= 25 so 2= 321/5. What is log32 2?
 
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