Math Problem Statement

Write the following as the sum and/or difference of logarithms. Assume all variables are positive.

log(5a/11)=

Solution

To express log(5a11)\log \left( \frac{5a}{11} \right) as the sum and/or difference of logarithms, we can use the properties of logarithms:

  1. Quotient Rule: log(AB)=logAlogB\log \left( \frac{A}{B} \right) = \log A - \log B
  2. Product Rule: log(AB)=logA+logB\log (A \cdot B) = \log A + \log B

Using these properties, we get:

log(5a11)=log(5a)log(11)\log \left( \frac{5a}{11} \right) = \log(5a) - \log(11)

Next, we apply the product rule to log(5a)\log(5a):

log(5a)=log(5)+log(a)\log(5a) = \log(5) + \log(a)

Putting it all together:

log(5a11)=log(5)+log(a)log(11)\log \left( \frac{5a}{11} \right) = \log(5) + \log(a) - \log(11)

Thus, the expression as the sum and/or difference of logarithms is:

log(5)+log(a)log(11)\log(5) + \log(a) - \log(11)

Would you like more details on any step, or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you simplify log(7x23y)\log \left( \frac{7x^2}{3y} \right)?
  2. What is the expanded form of log(a3bc)\log \left( \frac{a^3b}{c} \right)?
  3. How can you express log(mnp2)\log \left( \frac{mn}{p^2} \right) as a sum and/or difference of logarithms?
  4. If given log(3a)+log(4b)\log(3a) + \log(4b), how could you combine it into a single logarithm?
  5. What would log(a5b2)log(c3)\log(a^5b^2) - \log(c^3) simplify to?

Tip: Remember to apply the product, quotient, and power rules step-by-step for clarity when expanding or simplifying logarithmic expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Properties of Logarithms
Algebra

Formulas

Quotient Rule: log(A/B) = log(A) - log(B)
Product Rule: log(A * B) = log(A) + log(B)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12