SOLUTION: Evaluate the expressions: log32^2 (32 raised to what power is 2???) log2^(1/16) (I'm guessing this means 2 to what power is 1/16?) How would you know this? Randomly pu

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Question 870249: Evaluate the expressions:
log32^2 (32 raised to what power is 2???)

log2^(1/16) (I'm guessing this means 2 to what power is 1/16?)

How would you know this? Randomly punching numbers in the calculator until getting the answer? Thanks for you help!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What base? No meaning without the base.

32%5E2=%282%2A16%29%5E2=%282%5E5%29%5E2=2%5E%285%2A2%29=2%5E10; but for log%28%2832%5E2%29%29, you need to use a specific base for the logarithm. When you know what it is, or when you make your choice, you can proceed further.