How do you evaluate log343(7)?

1 Answer
Sep 23, 2016

log343(7)=13

Explanation:

log343(7)=x

Step 1: Rewrite as an exponential.
343x=7

Step 2:Take the log of both sides.
log343x=log7

Step 3: Use the log rule logax=xloga.
xlog343=log7

x=log7log343aaaaUse a calculator
x=13

OR

Use the change of base formula logba=logalogb
log343(7)=log7log343=13aaa Use a calculator

OR

Rewrite as an exponential and consider the powers of 7.
343x=7

343=73 or 3343=7 or 34313=7
x=13