Logs and Base
Always write `Log_2 (8) = 3`
And write “what is the power of `2` that gives `8`” (answer `3`)
Why is it called base?
Because it’s in the basement
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Always write `Log_2 (8) = 3`
And write “what is the power of `2` that gives `8`” (answer `3`)
Why is it called base?
Because it’s in the basement