Question

when I'm finding the value of x in log functions, how do I know when to use log or ln? (common or natural log)

Answer 1

use the same on both sides. either ln or log will give u the same answer.

Answer 2

ex. 1500=25*2^.45x

Answer 3

is it .45?

Answer 4

is what .45? the value of x you mean?

Answer 5

what's in the power.

Answer 6

.45x

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

naturally the log tables are given in base 10. while natural log in base e

Answer 9

so as log tables are given in base 10, prefer using that. but again use same thing on both sides. like

Answer 10

it doesn't give me e in the function

Answer 11

well e is associated with ln

Answer 12

natural log has base e