Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Exponential Functions - Exercise Set - Page 465: 122

Answer

The value of the function $\log_b (1)$ is equal to $0$.

Work Step by Step

We have: $ y= \log_a (1)$ The logarithmic equation $ y= \log_a (b)$ when $ x \gt 0$ and $ b \gt 0; b \ne 1$ is equivalent to the exponential form $ a^y=x $, where the logarithmic function $ y $ is the exponent of the exponential function. Converting our log equation into exponent form, gives: $ a^y=1$ We know that any positive base to the 0 power is equal to 1. Thus, $y=0$. Therefore, $\log_a (1)=0$
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