Answer to Question #31426 in Trigonometry for Kristen Woods

Question

Write in Logarithmic Form:
2 ^ 4 = 16

A. log (base 16) 2 = 4
B. Log(base 2)16 = 4
C. Log(base 4)16 = 2

Answer 1

By definition if a^b=c then log(base a) c = b
In our case a=2, b=4, c=16. Therefore log( base 2 ) 16 = 4
Thus, correct answer is B.