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Reviewed CSCA Mathematics question · Easy

If log_a 8 = 3, what is the value of a?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 16
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Correct answer

A. 2

Principle or equation

log_a b = c means a^c = b.

Why this answer is correct

log_a 8 = 3 implies a^3 = 8, so a = 2.

Example

log_2 8 = 3 because 2^3 = 8.

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