logarithmic functions: evaluate log_2(2^4.5)

[hollerback1]

Hello this is how far I've gotten...

Evaluate the expression:

log 2^4.5
2

how do i evaluate this one

 

[pka]

Well, this is true:
\(\displaystyle \L
\log _2 (2) = 1.\)

 

[hollerback1]

Hey, how do you make the number 2 beneath the regular number?

 

[skeeter]

so is this ...

log₂( 2 ) =

 

[pka]

Hey, how do you make the number 2 beneath the regular number?

Type \(\displaystyle
\log _2 (2) = 1.
\)

 

[stapel]

Hey, how do you make the number 2 beneath the regular number?

If you are referring to the subscripted "2" below the text line containing "log", then one may either use the LaTeX "underscore" command, or use HTML and the "_{" and "}" tags, so that "x₁" displays as "x₁".

The "^{" and "}" tags function similarly.

For further information regarding formatting, please review the links in the "Forum Help" pull-down menu at the very top of the page. Thank you.

Eliz.