How do you calculate #Log_5 16#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer Kalyanam S. · EZ as pi May 17, 2018 #color(maroon)(=> 1.7227# Explanation: #log_5 16# #log_b a = log_x a/ log _x b#, applying change of base rule. Let #b = 10# #=> log 16 / log 5# #=> log 2^4 / log 5# #=> (4 log 2 )/ log 5" "larr# use a calculator or tables from here #=> color(maroon)(1.7227# 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 3356 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License