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Question 206047: Simplify the following logarithm: log4(-16)=
Answer by stanbon(48535) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the following logarithm: log4(-16)
You cannot take the log of a negative number.
You are asked to find the exponent of 4 that gives you -16.
But all the powers of 4 give a positive result, never a negative result.
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Answer: no solution
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Stan H.