SOLUTION: Find the value of log688. (2 decimal places) thats log(subscript 6)88. thank you

Question 950933: Find the value of log688. (2 decimal places) thats log(subscript 6)88. thank you
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, macston:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log(6,(88))
Surround by triple left and triple right curly braces,

Use Change Of Base formula to put into the base of your choice, base ten being most likely choice.

, maybe more comfortable to evaluate

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Look in table of logarithms, or use scientific calculator to finish.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The following is a change-of-base formula
You can use the log of any base for the intermediate stage:I use log base 10 because that is what most calculators calculate.
PROBLEM: Find log (base 6) of 88
log(base6)(88)==1.944/0.778=2.499
ANSWER: The log(base 6) of 88 is 2.499
CHECK:

88=88.023 As close as we'll get with rounding
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