Question

Why does ln(1/2) = -ln(2) please explain mechanic to get to this solution

Answer 1

1/2 = 2^-1

Answer 2

several reasons. one is that
\[\log(b^n)=n\log(b) \]and therefore
\[\ln(2^{-1})=-1\ln(2)\]

Answer 3

thank you

Answer 4

yw

Answer 5

why does ln(1/4) not equal -ln4 ??

Answer 6

It does, Frank. Check it out on your calculator

Answer 7

what mertsj said. it certainly does

Answer 8

my calculator says -2ln(2)

Answer 9

any idea as to why, my calculator is a ti 89 titanium