Meaning, Words to Equation as Question Mark (Decimals) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on introducing logarithms through questions that prompt learners to determine which logarithmic equation corresponds to a given verbal expression regarding base and result. Each problem typically involves finding out which base should be raised to a particular power to yield a specific decimal result, then translating this situation into the correct logarithmic equation form. The problems facilitate understanding the meaning and formulation of logarithms in various contexts.

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Logarithms - Meaning, Words to Equation as Question Mark (Decimals) Worksheet

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Logarithms - Meaning, Words to Equation as Question Mark (Decimals)
1
What number would you raise 10 by to result in 257?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 10 = 257
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 257 ? = 10
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 257 = 10
d A LaTex expression showing \log sub 10 257 = ?
2
What number would you raise 4 by to result in 285?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub 4 285 = ?
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 285 4 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub 285 ? = 4
3
What number would you raise 8 by to result in 74?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub 74 ? = 8
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 8 74 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 74 = 8
d A LaTex expression showing \log sub 74 8 = ?
4
What number would you raise 5 by to result in 312?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 312 = 5
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 312 5 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 5 = 312
d A LaTex expression showing \log sub 5 312 = ?
5
What number would you raise 7 by to result in 75?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 75 = 7
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 75 7 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 7 = 75
d A LaTex expression showing \log sub 7 75 = ?
e A LaTex expression showing \log sub 75 ? = 7
6
What number would you raise 9 by to result in 287?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub 287 ? = 9
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 9 287 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 9 = 287
7
What number would you raise 9 by to result in 82?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 9 = 82
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 82 = 9
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub 9 82 = ?
d A LaTex expression showing \log sub 82 ? = 9
8
What number would you raise 7 by to result in 257?
Which logarithm equation answers this?
a A LaTex expression showing \log sub 7 257 = ?
b A LaTex expression showing \log sub 257 7 = ?
c A LaTex expression showing \log sub ? 7 = 257