SOLUTION: If log2 = a and log 3 = b , then express log 1.8 in terms of an and b?

Question 1199383: If log2 = a and log 3 = b , then express log 1.8 in terms of an and b?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If log2 = a and log 3 = b , then express log 1.8 in terms of an and b?
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Assuming common logs (base 10):
1.8 = 3*3*2/10
log(1.8) = log(3) + log(3) + log(2) - log(10)
= b + b + a - 1
= a + 2b - 1
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