How do you use the Change of Base Formula and a calculator to evaluate the logarithm #log_3 10#?

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Jim H
Aug 7, 2015

#log_3 10 = log10/log3# (If you have #log# on your calculator.)
#log_3 10 = ln10/ln3# (If you have #ln# on your calculator.)

Explanation:

Find log of 10 and divide by log of 3. Use the same log function for both.

The button pressing sequence depends on your particular calculator.

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