Use the Change-of-Base Formula and a calculator to evaluate the logarithm. Round your answer to three decimal places.
-$\log _ { 4.4 } 2.6$
A) $0.645$
B) $0.591$
C) $1.551$
D) $0.415$

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The Change-of-Base Formula is $\log_b a = \frac{\log a}{\log b}$. Using this formula, we have $\log _ { 4.4 } 2.6 = \frac{\log 2.6}{\log 4.4} \approx 0.645$.

Use the Change-Of-Base Formula and a Calculator to Evaluate the Logarithm