How do you use the Change of Base Formula and a calculator to evaluate the logarithm log_5 23log523?

1 Answer
Aug 7, 2015

ln 23/ln 5ln23ln5

Explanation:

We can change the base to either 10 or e, both of which are available on a scientific calculator. If base is changed to e, the given log_5 23log523= ln 23/ln 5ln23ln5 . Both ln 23 and ln 5 can be evaluated now using a calculator.