How do you calculate #log_5(.04)#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer P dilip_k May 27, 2016 -2 Explanation: #log_5(.04)# #=log_5(cancel4/cancel100^25)# #=log_5(1/25)=log_5(5^-2)=-2log_5 5=-2xx1=-2# 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 3146 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License