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  1. January 17th 2009, 01:38 PM #1
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    Difference between 2 logs

    If you have logs with different bases, what is the easiest way to evaluate the difference?
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  2. January 17th 2009, 02:04 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by terminated View Post
    If you have logs with different bases, what is the easiest way to evaluate the difference?
    Example?
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  3. January 18th 2009, 03:49 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by terminated View Post
    If you have logs with different bases, what is the easiest way to evaluate the difference?
    Convert to natural logs or common logs using the change-of-base formula, and plug the result into your calculator...?

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