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What is the base of log (x+7)

User Kerisa
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

Generally we use the base 10 to any logarithmic function , which is known as common Base

so the base of log (x+7) is 10

User Zeshan
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Explanation:

It depends upon the 'base" of your log. Let us say that is 10 ; we can write:

log _10( x + 7 ) = 1

using the definition of log we can write:

x + 7 =10 ^1

and:

x = 10 − 7 =3

if you have a different base use the one you got instead of 10 .

User Antonin Jelinek
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