SOLUTION: How do I solve this without a calculator?: If log 2=p evaluate log 40 I can simplify it down to 10^p=2 but what is 10^x=40??

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Question 308403: How do I solve this without a calculator?:
If log 2=p evaluate log 40
I can simplify it down to 10^p=2 but what is 10^x=40??
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40 = 2*2*10
log(40) = p + p + 1
= 2p + 1