Common logarithm question

[kmj764]

I don't know if this falls under the algebra category . . .
but it is really simple.

Given log*x=-1+0.1628 (<- there should be a small bar hanging over the number 1 without the minus sign at the front merged with the decimal part but I don't know how to type it)

What is the value of 1/2*log*x=?

My textbook says

-1+0.5814 (the same case as above regarding the bar)

How come does it become a greater number when divided by 1/2?
For sure I know I'm missing something here but I can't exactly pinpoint what it is right now and that's what I need help with.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

I don't know if this falls under the algebra category . . .
but it is really simple.

Given log*x=-1+0.1628 (<- there should be a small bar hanging over the number 1 without the minus sign at the front merged with the decimal part but I don't know how to type it)

What is the value of 1/2*log*x=?

My textbook says

-1+0.5814 (the same case as above regarding the bar)

How come does it become a greater number when divided by 1/2?
For sure I know I'm missing something here but I can't exactly pinpoint what it is right now and that's what I need help with.

Thanks in advance.

-1 + 0.1628 = -0.8372

1/2 * (-0.8372) = - 0.4186

-1 + 0.5814 = - 0.4186

Where is the problem??!!

By the way, 1/2 of (-2) is (-1) which is greater than (-2) - you understand that don't you?

 

[kmj764]

Thanks

-1 + 0.1628 = -0.8372

1/2 * (-0.8372) = - 0.4186

-1 + 0.5814 = - 0.4186

Where is the problem??!!

By the way, 1/2 of (-2) is (-1) which is greater than (-2) - you understand that don't you?

Oh man that was it. I get it now. I will eat up every single number in existence till I become the master of maths.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Oh man that was it. I get it now. I will eat up every single number in existence till I become the master of maths.

Oh no.... don't do that!!! Leave some for us .....