Math Problem Statement

Write the expression as a sum and/or difference of logarithms.

Provide your answer below:

$\ln\left(x\sqrt{1+x^2}\right),\ x>0\ \ =\ $

Solution

We are given the expression:

ln(x1+x2)\ln\left(x\sqrt{1+x^2}\right)

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Break the product inside the logarithm: Use the logarithmic property: ln(ab)=ln(a)+ln(b)\ln(a \cdot b) = \ln(a) + \ln(b) Here, a=xa = x and b=1+x2b = \sqrt{1+x^2}, so: ln(x1+x2)=ln(x)+ln(1+x2)\ln\left(x\sqrt{1+x^2}\right) = \ln(x) + \ln\left(\sqrt{1+x^2}\right)

  2. Simplify the square root term: Next, simplify the second logarithmic term. The square root can be written as an exponent: 1+x2=(1+x2)1/2\sqrt{1+x^2} = (1+x^2)^{1/2} Now, apply the logarithmic property: ln(an)=nln(a)\ln(a^n) = n\ln(a) So: ln(1+x2)=12ln(1+x2)\ln\left(\sqrt{1+x^2}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \ln(1+x^2)

  3. Final expression: Now combine everything: ln(x1+x2)=ln(x)+12ln(1+x2)\ln\left(x\sqrt{1+x^2}\right) = \ln(x) + \frac{1}{2} \ln(1+x^2)

Thus, the expression written as a sum of logarithms is:

ln(x)+12ln(1+x2)\ln(x) + \frac{1}{2} \ln(1+x^2)


Do you have any questions or would you like further details on any part?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you simplify ln(ab)\ln\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)?
  2. What is the logarithmic property for a power function like ln(an)\ln(a^n)?
  3. How can you expand ln(ab2)\ln(ab^2) using logarithmic properties?
  4. What happens to the logarithmic properties if xx is negative?
  5. How do we differentiate ln(x2+1)\ln\left(x^2 + 1\right)?

Tip: Always remember that logarithmic properties allow you to simplify products, quotients, and powers inside logarithms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Exponents

Formulas

\(\ln(a \cdot b) = \ln(a) + \ln(b)\)
\(\ln(a^n) = n \cdot \ln(a)\)

Theorems

Logarithmic Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12