Solve log_2(x) = 5.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 32
- Step 1: By definition, log_2(x) = 5 means x = 2^5.
- Step 2: x = 32.
Answer
32.
Why not the others: '10' multiplies base and exponent instead of raising the base to the power; '25' swaps base and exponent; '7' adds base and exponent.
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