SOLUTION: how do i solve 6log(4)0.5 without the use of a calculator

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Question 632337: how do i solve 6log(4)0.5 without the use of a calculator

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solve 6log(4)0.5 without the use of a calculator
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6log4(1/2) = 6[log(1/2)/log(4)]
Let the base be "2" for the logs.
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Then 6[log2(1/2)/log2(4)] = 6[(-1)/2] = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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