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How do you type the base of a log?

by Bobbi Devlin

How do you type the base of a log?

Open the document and place the cursor at the point where you want to insert the logarithm. Type “log,” followed by the subscript icon given under the “Font” category of the “Home” tab. Type the base of the logarithm in subscript; for instance, “2.” Press the subscript icon again to revert to normal font.

What is a log base?

A logarithm is the power to which a number must be raised in order to get some other number (see Section 3 of this Math Review for more about exponents). For example, the base ten logarithm of 100 is 2, because ten raised to the power of two is 100: log 100 = 2.

How do you solve log questions?

How to Solve Log Problems:

  1. Step 1: Use Known Log Rules.
  2. Step 2: Solve Equation.
  3. Step 3: Check Solutions.
  4. Step 1: Use Known Log Rules.
  5. Step 2: Simplify.
  6. Step 3: Solve Equation.
  7. Step 4: Check Solutions.
  8. Step 1: Simplify.

How do you write a log?

For example, the base ten logarithm of 100 is 2, because ten raised to the power of two is 100:

  1. log 100 = 2. because.
  2. 102 = 100. This is an example of a base-ten logarithm.
  3. log2 8 = 3. because.
  4. 23 = 8. In general, you write log followed by the base number as a subscript.
  5. log.
  6. log a = r.
  7. ln.
  8. ln a = r.

How do I calculate base 10 logarithms on the TI-84 Plus CE?

Calculating logarithms on the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator (or any other TI-84 Plus, for that matter) is a common operation used in many high school level classes. Most students know that you can calculate a base 10 logarithm by pressing the [log] button on the keypad, but the option to change the base is hidden away in the calculator’s menus.

When did the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition come out?

The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is a graphing calculator released in 2004. It includes a USB port, pre-loaded software, APPS, storage, and a removable front and back case. Where is the “LOGBASE” function on the calculator?

What is log base in calculator?

“logBase (” is the name of the operation on your calculator that allows you to calculate any base logarithm (If you are only interested in calculating base 10 logs, you can just use the [log] button). To access it, press [alpha], [window], and select the fifth option from the menu, logBase (.