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In the real numbers, the logarithm is only defined for positive numbers. The logarithm of zero or a negative number is undefined. (For calculators who work with complex number, only the logarithm of zero is undefined.) This follows from the definition of the logarithm, as the solution of:
10x = whatever
"Whatever" is the number of which you want to calculate the logarithm. Since 10x is always positive, that means you can't find an "x" such that the power results in a negative number, or in zero.
The same applies if you use a base other than 10, for example the number e = 2.718...
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What is the difference between operating range and display range?
Display range for a calculator may be 10 digits. That is all the screen will display. The operating range may be 12 digits, 2 extra digits are kept in memory so that the next calculation will have less rounding error.
How do you make natural log to log with base of 10?
To make a natural log a log with the base of 10, you take ten to the power of you natural log. Ex: ln15=log10ln15=log510.5640138 I'm sorry if you don't have a calculator that can do this, but this will work.
How do you find logarithms using a calculator?
If you are using a scientific calculator you will have a key labelled "log". To find the logarithm (to base 10) of a number, simply enter "log" followed by the number that you want to log. If you want a natural logarithm - log to the base e - use the "ln" key instead. If you haven't got a scientific calculator, use the one on your computer.
What is log base 5of 125?
log(5)125 = log(5) 5^(3) = 3log(5) 5 = 3 (1) = 3 Remember for any log base if the coefficient is the same as the base then the answer is '1' Hence log(10)10 = 1 log(a) a = 1 et.seq., You can convert the log base '5' , to log base '10' for ease of the calculator. Log(5)125 = log(10)125/log(10)5 Hence log(5)125 = log(10) 5^(3) / log(10)5 => log(5)125 = 3log(10)5 / log(10)5 Cancel down by 'log(10)5'. Hence log(5)125 = 3 NB one of the factors of 'log' is log(a) a^(n) The index number of 'n' can be moved to be a coefficient of the 'log'. Hence log(a) a^(n) = n*log(a)a Hope that helps!!!!!
How do you answer log 8 plus log 3 the base is assumed to be 10?
log base 10 of 24. Use your calculator. log(24)Thanks, but i mean after you get to log 10 of 24 it looks like this24=10^x how do I figure this i meanType in the "log(" button, then 24 if you're using a graphing calculator.Type in 24 then "log" if you're using a small scientific calculator.Spreadsheet programs can do it as well. Type this:=log(24)in a cell and press the Enter key.
