SOLUTION: I'm stuck on this question: {{{ log( 2, 16 ) }}} + {{{ log(sqrt5, 25 ) }}} I worked out the first part as 4log 2 with base 3 but not sure this is right. Any help would be great

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Question 617617: I'm stuck on this question:
+log%28+2%2C+16+%29+ + +log%28sqrt5%2C+25+%29+
I worked out the first part as 4log 2 with base 3 but not sure this is right. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log2(16) + logsqrt5(25)
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= 4 + 4
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= 8
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Why?
2^4 = 16
(sqrt(5))^4 = 25
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cheers,
Stan H.
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