Which of the following logarithmic expressions is undefined?(1 point)

Responses

log3−9
logarithm subscript 3 baseline negative 9

log327
logarithm subscript 3 baseline 27

log0.2564
logarithm subscript 0.25 baseline 64

log2.56.25

1 answer

To determine which of the logarithmic expressions is undefined, we need to remember that logarithms are only defined for positive arguments. This means we cannot take the logarithm of a negative number or zero.

Let's analyze each expression:

  1. log₃(−9): This expression is undefined because the argument (−9) is negative.

  2. log₃(27): This expression is defined because 27 is a positive number.

  3. log₀.25(64): This expression is defined because 64 is a positive number.

  4. log₂.56.25: This expression is defined because 2.56 is a positive number (approximating this means it's between 2 and 3), and 0.25 is also a positive number.

Given this analysis, the expression that is undefined is:

log₃(−9).