How do you solve −log(x) = 5.4?

2 Answers
Jun 22, 2018

x=e^(-27/10)=x

Explanation:

After5 the Definition

log_a(b)=n if a^n=b
we get

log(x)=-27/5
therefore

x=e^(-27/5)

Jun 22, 2018

~~3.98*10^-6

Explanation:

Given: -log(x)=5.4

=>log(x)=-5.4

Since there is no base, the assumed base used is base 10.

So, we get:

log_10(x)=-5.4

x=10^-5.4 (through logarithm definitions)

~~3.98*10^-6