Question

Simplify the expression. log(1/7)

Answer 1

d.
`(1)/(7)`

Explanation:

The given logarithm is

`10^{\log((1)/(7))}`

Recall that the common logarithm has a base of 10.

`10^{\log((1)/(7))}=10^{\log_(10)((1)/(7))}`

Recall also that;
`p^((\log_pa))=a`

`10^{\log((1)/(7))}=10^{\log_(10)((1)/(7))}=(1)/(7)`