Evaluating a Simple Logarithm - Math Homework

The video tutorial explains how to evaluate a logarithm, specifically focusing on log base two of 16. It introduces the properties of logarithms and demonstrates solving a logarithmic equation by substituting values. The concept of logarithms is reinforced by explaining how many times a base number must be multiplied by itself to reach a given value.

What is the first step in evaluating a logarithm when given X = 16?

• Convert 16 to binary.

• Divide 16 by 2.

• Find the square root of 16.

• Plug 16 into the equation for X.

What does log base two of 16 ask you to find?

• The number of times 2 must be multiplied by itself to get 16.

• The difference between 16 and 2.

• The square root of 16.

• The sum of 2 and 16.

How many times must 2 be multiplied by itself to equal 16?

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

What is the value of log base two of 16?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

If X = 16, what is the result of log base two of X?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5