Definition of logarithm: Understand the definition of a logarithm.The logarithm logbx base b of a number x is the exponent by which b must be raised to yield x. In this case, we want to find the exponent that 9 must be raised to in order to get 9.
Applying the definition: Apply the definition of a logarithm to the problem.Since we are looking for log99, we are essentially asking "9 raised to what power equals 9?" The answer to this is 1, because 91=9.
Checking for errors: Check for any mathematical errors.There are no mathematical errors in the previous step. The calculation is straightforward and follows the basic property of logarithms.
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