How do you calculate #log_2(5)#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Jun 1, 2016 #log_2(5)=3.223# Explanation: #log_2(5)=log5/log2# = #0.6990/0.3010# = #3.223# Answer link Related questions What is the common logarithm of 10? How do I find the common logarithm of a number? What is a common logarithm or common log? What are common mistakes students make with common log? How do I find the common logarithm of 589,000? How do I find the number whose common logarithm is 2.6025? What is the common logarithm of 54.29? What is the value of the common logarithm log 10,000? What is #log_10 10#? How do I work in #log_10# in Excel? See all questions in Common Logs Impact of this question 3708 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License