Problem

Given that log x=25 and log 25 approx 1.4, evaluate the given expression without using a calculator.
\[
\log \left(\frac{25}{x}\right)
\]

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Final Answer: The value of the expression \(\log \left(\frac{25}{x}\right)\) is \(\boxed{-23.6}\).

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Step 1 :Given that \(\log x = 25\) and \(\log 25 \approx 1.4\), we need to evaluate the given expression \(\log \left(\frac{25}{x}\right)\) without using a calculator.

Step 2 :Using the properties of logarithms, the expression \(\log \left(\frac{25}{x}\right)\) can be rewritten as \(\log 25 - \log x\).

Step 3 :Substitute the given values into the expression, we get \(1.4 - 25\).

Step 4 :Simplify the expression to get the result as \(-23.6\).

Step 5 :Final Answer: The value of the expression \(\log \left(\frac{25}{x}\right)\) is \(\boxed{-23.6}\).

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