SOLUTION: please help me solve problem: 3 log2 8

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Question 401002: please help me solve problem: 3 log2 8
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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3*log(2,8)
In words, this says: "What is 3 times the exponent to the base 2 that gives me 8?"
I can multiply by 3 later, so I simplify by saying:
"What is the exponent to the base 2 that gives me 8?"
Now I say the same thing, but using the fact 8+=+2%5E3
"What is the exponent to the base 2 that gives me 2%5E3?"
It is obvious that 3 is the exponent to the base 2 that gives me 2%5E3
So far my answer is 3. Now I need to multiply it by 3
3%2A3+=+9 answer