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OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the exact value of the expression. log base 5 of 125

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\log_{5} 125=??\]general formula: y = e^x, then log e(y) = x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the question is 5^ ?= 125

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh wow, thanks so much the problem is so much simpler than what it seems! So your answer would be 5^3!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes because 25 x 5 = 125

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the log would return the value of the exponent, which is =3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh! okay, Thanks so much, you've been a great help.

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