SOLUTION: Suppose a not equal to 0. Compute log_(2^a) 2^b in terms of a and b.

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Question 1033370: Suppose a not equal to 0. Compute log_(2^a) 2^b in terms of a and b.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Compute log_(2^a) 2^b in terms of a and b.
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Use the change of base Law:
log(2^b)/log(2^a)
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Use the power Law::
b*log(2)/a*log(2)
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= b/a
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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