Example 3

Rewrite the logarithmic function using common logarithms.
  1. Write the base change rule for changing a logarithm of the form to a common logarithm.
  2. Identify values for and in the function .
  3. Write the common logarithmic term for the logarithmic term.
  4. Substitute the common logarithmic term into the original function.
  5. Simplify as needed.
  6. Replace any constant terms by evaluating the common logarithms.
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