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Lesson 25: The change of base formula for logarithms (Algebra 2 level)
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The change of base formula for logarithms (Algebra 2 level)
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Evaluate logarithms: change of base rule

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Problem

Evaluate the logarithm.
Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.
2, log, start base, 6, end base, left parenthesis, 33, right parenthesis, approximately equals
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
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