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What is the definition of a logarithm?

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A logarithm is the exponent to which a base must be raised to produce a given number. For example, log_b(a) = c means b^c = a.

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Evaluate without a calculator: log_10(1000)

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3

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Evaluate without a calculator: log_5(625)

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4

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If log_2(4) = x, what is the value of x?

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2

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If log_x(2) = 1/2, what is the value of x?

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4

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Evaluate without a calculator: log_8(64)

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2

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What is the change of base formula for logarithms?

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log_b(a) = log_k(a) / log_k(b) for any base k.

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What is the relationship between logarithms and exponents?

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Logarithms are the inverse operations of exponentiation.

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Evaluate: log_10(10)

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1

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Evaluate: log_10(1)

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0