What is the value of the log base 0 point 5 of 16 ?
Answer
A
2 point 4 1
B
negative 0 point 2 5
C
1 point 5 1
D
negative 4 point 0 0
Explanation
Let x = log base 0.5 of 16, so (0.5)^x = 16. Since 0.5 = 2^-1 and 16 = 2^4, this becomes 2^-x = 2^4, giving x = -4. Therefore, the correct choice is negative 4.00.
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