SOLUTION: Solve: logb 36=-2. b is the small number next to log.

Algebra.Com
Question 123227: Solve: logb 36=-2. b is the small number next to log.
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
using rules of logarithms __ b^(-2)=36

using rules of exponents __ 1/(b^2)=36

multiplying by b^2 and dividing by 36 __ 1/36=b^2

taking sqrt __ 1/6=b

RELATED QUESTIONS

Solve the following: loga (1/27)=-3. a is the small number next to... (answered by ilana)
2log5(x)= -log2(25) Solve for x. the 5 next to log is small and the 2 next to log is... (answered by Theo)
Solve for x: Logb 36 - Logb 2 = Logb... (answered by nerdybill)
if logb 6 = 1/4, then log b 36= what? (answered by ewatrrr,fcabanski)
Logb A =1.32 and logb B =.36. What is logb... (answered by Alan3354)
Since a logarithm is an exponent, how do you think the log property logb(xy) = logb (x) (answered by prince_abubu)
Using log rules Loga = 0.3 Logb = -0.5 Solve log(1000a^2) log(4throot... (answered by Alan3354)
Please help me (!) Solve for x: ((log b, 36)) - ((log b, 2)) = ((log b, x)) (answered by nerdybill)
what is the exponential form of log(9)1/81=-2 Note the number in the parenthesis is... (answered by jim_thompson5910)