Question

If log₁₀ x = a, log₁₀ y = b, express `10^(a - 1)` in terms of x.

Answer 1

Given: log₁₀ x = a, log₁₀ y = b

Step-wise calculation:

log₁₀ x = a

⇒ 10^a = x

`10^(a - 1) = 10^a/10`

`10^(a - 1) = x/10`