Math Problem Statement

Log√2 12 + Log√2 3= Log√2 (12×3)= Log√2 36=?

Solution

To solve the given logarithmic expression:

log212+log23=log2(12×3)=log236\log_{\sqrt{2}}{12} + \log_{\sqrt{2}}{3} = \log_{\sqrt{2}}{(12 \times 3)} = \log_{\sqrt{2}}{36}

Step 1: Use the logarithmic product rule:

The product rule of logarithms states:

logba+logbc=logb(a×c)\log_b{a} + \log_b{c} = \log_b{(a \times c)}

Thus:

log212+log23=log2(12×3)=log236\log_{\sqrt{2}}{12} + \log_{\sqrt{2}}{3} = \log_{\sqrt{2}}{(12 \times 3)} = \log_{\sqrt{2}}{36}

Step 2: Rewrite the logarithmic base:

Since 2=21/2\sqrt{2} = 2^{1/2}, the logarithm can be rewritten as:

log236=log236log22\log_{\sqrt{2}}{36} = \frac{\log_2{36}}{\log_2{\sqrt{2}}}

We know that:

log22=log2(21/2)=12\log_2{\sqrt{2}} = \log_2{(2^{1/2})} = \frac{1}{2}

Thus:

log236=log2361/2=2log236\log_{\sqrt{2}}{36} = \frac{\log_2{36}}{1/2} = 2 \log_2{36}

Step 3: Simplify log236\log_2{36}:

We can approximate log236\log_2{36} by recognizing that:

3632andlog232=536 \approx 32 \quad \text{and} \quad \log_2{32} = 5

So:

log2365.17\log_2{36} \approx 5.17

Step 4: Calculate the final value:

Now we can calculate the approximate value:

2log2362×5.17=10.342 \log_2{36} \approx 2 \times 5.17 = 10.34

Thus, log23610.34\log_{\sqrt{2}}{36} \approx 10.34.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How do you convert logarithms to different bases?
  2. What is the change of base formula in logarithms?
  3. How do you approximate logarithms for non-exact powers?
  4. What are the properties of logarithms involving roots?
  5. How can logarithms be applied to exponential equations?

Tip: When working with logarithms involving roots, it's often helpful to express the root as a fractional exponent to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Logarithmic Rules
Logarithmic Base Conversion

Formulas

log_b(a) + log_b(c) = log_b(a * c) (Product Rule of Logarithms)
log_b(a) = log_c(a) / log_c(b) (Change of Base Formula)

Theorems

Product Rule of Logarithms
Change of Base Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12