SOLUTION: HELP ! Need to solve this: a)log8 1/4 b)log4 3√16 c)log8 5√2 Thanks

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Question 987651: HELP ! Need to solve this:
a)log8 1/4
b)log4 3√16
c)log8 5√2
Thanks
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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So:



Since , then , and then, since a negative exponent is a reciprocal, , then, since one-fourth is the square of one-half,



Hence:



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it