Evaluate log of 100000

Problem

(log_)(100000)

Solution

1. Identify the base of the logarithm. Since no base is explicitly written, it is assumed to be the common logarithm with base 10

2. Rewrite the number 100000 as a power of 10 by counting the number of zeros.

100000=10

3. Apply the logarithm property (log_b)(bx)=x which states that the logarithm of a base raised to an exponent is simply the exponent.

(log_10)(10)=5

Final Answer

(log_)(100000)=5

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