RULES OF LOGARITHMS - Problem 2
RULES OF LOGARITHMS - Problem 2 
Let a be a positive number such that a does not equal 1, let
n be a real number, and let u and v be positive real numbers.
Logarithmic Rule 3: 
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Problem 2: (a) Find 
(b) Find 
Answer: (a) No Solution (b) 8.95352
Solution: (a) Since a negative number raised to an odd power is negative, we cannot work this problem. You cannot take the log of a negative number.
Solution: (b) Since a negative number raised to an even power is positive, we can find the value of this problem
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Author: Nancy Marcus