Precalculus Examples

$4^{- 5} = (\frac{1}{1024})$

Step 1

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(4)$ of the right side $(\frac{1}{1024})$ equals the exponent $(- 5)$ .

$\log_{4} (\frac{1}{1024}) = - 5$