Evaluate log of 5*8

Problem

(log_)(5⋅8)

Solution

1. Identify the expression as the logarithm of a product of two numbers.

2. Multiply the numbers inside the logarithm to simplify the argument.

5⋅8=40

3. Substitute the product back into the logarithmic expression.

(log_)(40)

4. Note that in most contexts, (log_)() without a specified base refers to the common logarithm (base 10).

Final Answer

(log_)(5⋅8)=(log_)(40)

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