jopielr
Jun 15, 2011, 06:40 AM
5=log(1000+Q) calculate Q?
ebaines
Jun 15, 2011, 07:32 AM
Apply the definition of the logarithm: If
\log_a b = c
then
a^c = b
For this problem you have (assuming the log is base 10):
5 = \log_{10} (1000+Q)
so
10^5 = 1000+Q
I'm sure you can take it from here.