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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.