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What is the answer to
log_(2)(32)

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We are asked to evaluate the log base 2 of 32.

so we recall that logs are a form to address exponents/ Log is equivalent to exponent.

Log base 2 of the number 32 means: what is the exponent at which the base 2 is raised in order to give 32.

so if we write 32 in base 2 as: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 2^5

therefore the answer to the question is "5" and we write the following:


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