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Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions

Question 10 • FL-1200330-Algebra 2 CR

How many more times intense is an earthquake that measures 8 on the Richter scale than an earthquake that measures 5? Explain your answer.

Answer

Answer:

A magnitude 8 earthquake is 1,000 times more intense than a magnitude 5 earthquake because 10^(8-5) = 10^3 = 1,000.

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