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Question
Evaluate : log16 8
Sum
Solution
Let log16 8 = x
⇒ 16x = 8
⇒ ( 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 )x = 2 x 2 x 2
⇒ ( 24 )x = 23
⇒ 24x = 23
⇒ 4x = 3
⇒ x = `3/4`
Thus, log16 8 = `3/4`
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