SOLUTION: The question is simplify: log (1/1000) I know that log 1 - log 1000 I know that log 1000 is simplified to -10^3 I know the answer to be -3, but I don't understand the steps f

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Question 468277: The question is simplify: log (1/1000)
I know that log 1 - log 1000
I know that log 1000 is simplified to -10^3
I know the answer to be -3, but I don't understand the steps from the start of the question to the answer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log (1/1000)
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= log(1)-log(1000)
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= 0 - 3
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= -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.