Calculate a logarithm using characteristic, mantissa,
mean difference and complete steps.
log
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Final Answer
Step-by-Step Solution
1
Write in Scientific Form
2
Find the Characteristic
3
Find the Basic Mantissa
4
Add the Mean Difference
5
Combine Characteristic and Mantissa
Note:This calculator finds common logarithms with base 10.
It uses the first three significant digits for the basic
mantissa and the fourth digit for the mean difference.
Only positive numbers can have a real logarithm.
Anti Log
anti- log
Anti-Logarithm Calculator
Find the anti-logarithm using the characteristic,
mantissa, table value and mean difference.
log x =
For a value such as
2.2508,
enter 2.2508 and turn this switch on.
Enter a logarithm above.
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Final Answer
Step-by-Step Solution
1
Separate Characteristic and Mantissa
2
Find the Basic Anti-Log Table Value
3
Find the Mean Difference
4
Add the Mean Difference
5
Place the Decimal Point
Note:The first two mantissa digits select the row,
the third digit selects the column, and the fourth
digit selects the mean difference. The characteristic
determines the position of the decimal point.