SOLUTION: I would like a solution to how it is done to evaluate each expression: log of 2 (log of 2, 4). I do know the answer is 1. Please explain . Thank you, Charles

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Question 80364: I would like a solution to how it is done to evaluate each expression:
log of 2 (log of 2, 4). I do know the answer is 1. Please explain .
Thank you,
Charles
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log means "exponent"
log(base 2) 2 = 1
That means the exponent of "2" that results in the number 2 is 1.
2^1 = 2
Notice that "1" is the exponent, or log
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Cheers,
Stan H.