Math Problem Statement

evaluate log2(3)log3(4)log6(16)log4(6)\log_2\left(3\right)\cdot\log_3\left(4\right)\cdot\log_6\left(16\right)\cdot\log_4\left(6\right)

Solution

We are tasked with evaluating the following expression:

log2(3)log3(4)log6(16)log4(6)\log_2(3) \cdot \log_3(4) \cdot \log_6(16) \cdot \log_4(6)

Step-by-Step Evaluation:

  1. Change of Base Formula: Recall that for any logarithms logb(a)\log_b(a), we can apply the change of base formula:

    logb(a)=logc(a)logc(b)\log_b(a) = \frac{\log_c(a)}{\log_c(b)}

    We will simplify each logarithmic term.

  2. Simplifying log6(16)\log_6(16): Using the change of base formula, we can express this as:

    log6(16)=log2(16)log2(6)\log_6(16) = \frac{\log_2(16)}{\log_2(6)}

    Since 16=2416 = 2^4, we know that:

    log2(16)=4\log_2(16) = 4

    Therefore,

    log6(16)=4log2(6)\log_6(16) = \frac{4}{\log_2(6)}

  3. Simplifying log4(6)\log_4(6): Similarly,

    log4(6)=log2(6)log2(4)\log_4(6) = \frac{\log_2(6)}{\log_2(4)}

    Since 4=224 = 2^2, we know that:

    log2(4)=2\log_2(4) = 2

    Therefore,

    log4(6)=log2(6)2\log_4(6) = \frac{\log_2(6)}{2}

  4. Substituting into the Original Expression: The original expression now becomes:

    log2(3)log3(4)(4log2(6))(log2(6)2)\log_2(3) \cdot \log_3(4) \cdot \left( \frac{4}{\log_2(6)} \right) \cdot \left( \frac{\log_2(6)}{2} \right)

    Notice that log2(6)\log_2(6) cancels out, leaving us with:

    log2(3)log3(4)42\log_2(3) \cdot \log_3(4) \cdot \frac{4}{2}

    Simplifying further:

    log2(3)log3(4)2\log_2(3) \cdot \log_3(4) \cdot 2

  5. Simplifying log2(3)log3(4)\log_2(3) \cdot \log_3(4): We again use the change of base formula to simplify log3(4)\log_3(4):

    log3(4)=log2(4)log2(3)\log_3(4) = \frac{\log_2(4)}{\log_2(3)}

    Since log2(4)=2\log_2(4) = 2, we have:

    log3(4)=2log2(3)\log_3(4) = \frac{2}{\log_2(3)}

    Now, the expression becomes:

    log2(3)2log2(3)2\log_2(3) \cdot \frac{2}{\log_2(3)} \cdot 2

    The log2(3)\log_2(3) terms cancel, leaving:

    22=42 \cdot 2 = 4

Final Answer:

The value of the given expression is:

4\boxed{4}

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the change of base formula help in simplifying logarithmic expressions?
  2. Why does log2(6)\log_2(6) cancel out in the simplification process?
  3. What is the importance of understanding logarithmic identities in algebra?
  4. How can you evaluate more complex logarithmic expressions without a calculator?
  5. What role do powers of two play in simplifying logarithms?

Tip: The change of base formula is a powerful tool for converting logarithms into more manageable forms, especially when dealing with non-standard bases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Change of Base Formula
Algebraic Simplification

Formulas

Change of base formula: $$ \log_b(a) = \frac{\log_c(a)}{\log_c(b)} $$
Logarithmic identities: $$ \log_b(a^n) = n \cdot \log_b(a) $$

Theorems

Change of Base Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12