Name: Change of Base Formula for Logarithms
Uploaded: 2023-12-22T00:36:07.667Z
Duration: 4 min 6 s
Description: The change of base formula is an essential utility for evaluating logs on your calculator. This video will give you insight on how the formula is derived and how you can use it!

The change of base formula is an essential utility for evaluating logs on your calculator. This video will give you insight on how the formula is derived and how you can use it!

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