Q. Evaluate the logarithm.Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.4log5(413)≈
Understanding the logarithm expression: Understand the logarithm expression.The expression 4log5(413) means 4 times the logarithm of 413 to the base 5.
Using the logarithm power rule: Use the logarithm power rule.The power rule of logarithms states that nlogb(a)=logb(an). Therefore, we can rewrite the expression as log5(4134).
Calculating 4134: Calculate 4134.Using a calculator, we find that 4134=290,541,209.
Evaluating the logarithm log5(290,541,209): Evaluate the logarithm log5(290,541,209).Using a calculator with the change of base formula, we can evaluate the logarithm as log(5)log(290,541,209).
Performing the calculation: Perform the calculation.Using a calculator, we find that log(290,541,209)/log(5)≈14.287.
Rounding the answer to the nearest thousandth: Round the answer to the nearest thousandth.The value 14.287 rounded to the nearest thousandth is 14.287.
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