SOLUTION: ok I have the factors of 12 but i dont know what to do with the 2/3 power. log5 (12)^2/3 factors of 12 (2)(2)(3) I could figure out the rest but im not sure if the fraction

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Question 36571: ok I have the factors of 12 but i dont know what to do with the 2/3 power.
log5 (12)^2/3
factors of 12 (2)(2)(3) I could figure out the rest but im not sure if the fraction is changed to a decimal or kept the same. i need to get this. I have finals next week and I really need some guidance. Thanks.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log5 (12)^2/3
=(2/3)[log12/log5]
=(2/3)[1.54395931...]
=1.029306...
Cheers,
Stan H.