SOLUTION: How do I solve the following: Assume that Log 4 ≈ 0.602, log 5 ≈ 0.699 and log6 ≈0.778. Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate the expression: log1/4

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Question 404278: How do I solve the following:
Assume that Log 4 ≈ 0.602, log 5 ≈ 0.699 and log6 ≈0.778.
Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate the expression:
log1/4

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josmiceli:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assume that Log 4 ≈ 0.602, log 5 ≈ 0.699 and log6 ≈0.778.
Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate the expression:
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log(1/4) = log(1)-log(4) = 0 - 0.602 = -0.602
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%281%2F4%29+=+log%281%29+-+log%284%29
log%281%29+=+0 (definition)
log%281%2F4%29+=+0+-+log%284%29
log%281%2F4%29+=+-.602