Question

tx math bridge - stage 2
exponential and logarithmic functions
progress:
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when you calculate \\( \ln(1.7) \\), you would be finding the value of which of the following expressions?
\\( \log_{1.7}(e) \\)
\\( \log_{1.7}(10) \\)
\\( \log_{e}(1.7) \\)
\\( \log_{10}(1.7) \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall natural log definition

The natural logarithm $\ln(x)$ is defined as $\log_e(x)$, where $e$ is the base.

Step2: Match with options

$\ln(1.7) = \log_e(1.7)$, which corresponds to option C.

Answer:

C. $\log_e(1.7)$