Math Problem Statement

xpand the logarithm fully using the properties of logs. Express the final answer in terms of log, xlogx, and log, ylogy.

log, start fraction, x, cubed, divided by, y, end fraction

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Solution

To fully expand the logarithmic expression log(x3y)\log\left(\frac{x^3}{y}\right), we can use the properties of logarithms.

The two main properties we'll use are:

  1. Quotient Rule: log(ab)=log(a)log(b)\log\left(\frac{a}{b}\right) = \log(a) - \log(b)
  2. Power Rule: log(an)=nlog(a)\log(a^n) = n\log(a)

Let's expand log(x3y)\log\left(\frac{x^3}{y}\right) step by step:

  1. Apply the Quotient Rule:
    log(x3y)=log(x3)log(y)\log\left(\frac{x^3}{y}\right) = \log(x^3) - \log(y)

  2. Apply the Power Rule to log(x3)\log(x^3):
    log(x3)=3log(x)\log(x^3) = 3\log(x)

  3. Substitute this back into the expression: 3log(x)log(y)3\log(x) - \log(y)

So, the fully expanded expression is: 3log(x)log(y)3\log(x) - \log(y)


Would you like more details on logarithm properties, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you simplify log(x4z2)\log\left(\frac{x^4}{z^2}\right)?
  2. What is the value of log(105)\log(10^5) using the power rule?
  3. Can you expand log(xy2z3)\log\left(\frac{xy^2}{z^3}\right)?
  4. How does the change of base formula work with logarithms?
  5. What is the logarithm of a product, and how is it expanded?

Tip: Always remember to apply the power rule before the quotient rule when simplifying logarithmic expressions involving powers!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebra
Exponents

Formulas

Quotient Rule: log(a/b) = log(a) - log(b)
Power Rule: log(a^n) = n * log(a)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12