GCE Mathematics 1989 Question 41

Question 41

Logarithms

If logax = p, express x in terms of a and p.

  1. A.x = a + p
  2. B.x = a/p
  3. C.x = p
  4. D.x = ap
  5. E.x = ap
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (x = ap)

Explanation

By the definition of a logarithm, logax = p means x = ap.