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Evaluate (log_{0.25} 8)

Evaluate (log_{0.25} 8)

  • A.
    (frac{3}{2})
  • B.
    (frac{2}{3})
  • C.
    (-frac{2}{3})
  • D.
    (-frac{3}{2})
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

(log_{0.25} 8 = x)

(8 = 0.25^{x})

(2^{3} = (2^{-2})^{x} implies 3 = -2x)

(x = -frac{3}{2})