SOLUTION: The value of log256 16 is Do solution without calculator 0.25 0.50 0.75 None

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Question 1132452: The value of log256 16 is
Do solution without calculator
0.25
0.50
0.75
None
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Using change-of-base formula...



ANSWER: 0.50

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...or, changing the log equation to exponential form...

log%28256%2C16%29+=+b --> 256%5Eb+=+16 --> %282%5E8%29%5Eb+=+2%5E%288b%29+=+2%5E4 --> 8b+=+4 --> b = 0.50