Checkpoint: Common Logs Solution

The approximate value of log 1331 is between which two integers? To which integer is the value closest? Explain. 

10x=1331103=1000104=10000

For log 1331, x is between 3 and 4, but closer to 3 because 1,331 is closer to 1,000 than 10,000.

Note

Q: What is the base of the given log? Explain.

A: The base is 10 because common logs do not list the base.

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