SOLUTION: Solve for x. log8 1 = x

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Question 1156407: Solve for x.
log8 1 = x
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x.
log8 1 = x
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log(81) = x
x = log(81)
x = ~ 1.9085
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

 = 0.


For any base (any positive value as a base), logarithm of 1 is 0 (zero, ZERO).


ANSWER.  x = 0.


This formulation "Solve for x.  Log8 1 = x."  is   NEVER  used in  Math.

and  MOMENTARILY  reveals a person  UNFAMILIAR  with proper  Math  terminology.


The correct set of words to pronounce in this case is  "Calculate  ".

Or "What is the value of  " ?


Calculating expressions  IS  NOT  solving equations.

It is similar to that as  spending money  IS  NOT  the same as  earning them.



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