Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation: 5 log_5 125 + 5 log_5 √25 + 5 log_5 625

Solution

The equation you provided in the image appears to be:

5log5125+5log525+5log56255 \log_{5} 125 + 5 \log_{5} \sqrt{25} + 5 \log_{5} 625

Let's break this down and solve it step by step:

1. Simplify each logarithmic expression:

  • First term: 5log51255 \log_{5} 125

    • We know that 125=53125 = 5^3, so log5125=3\log_{5} 125 = 3.
    • This gives us 5×3=155 \times 3 = 15.
  • Second term: 5log5255 \log_{5} \sqrt{25}

    • 25=5\sqrt{25} = 5, and log55=1\log_{5} 5 = 1.
    • So, 5×1=55 \times 1 = 5.
  • Third term: 5log56255 \log_{5} 625

    • 625=54625 = 5^4, so log5625=4\log_{5} 625 = 4.
    • This gives 5×4=205 \times 4 = 20.

2. Add the results:

15+5+20=4015 + 5 + 20 = 40

Thus, the value of the expression is 40.


Would you like a deeper explanation or clarification on any of these steps? Here are 5 related questions to extend this:

  1. What are the properties of logarithms that simplify expressions like this?
  2. How do you handle logarithms with bases other than 5?
  3. How can logarithms be used to solve exponential equations?
  4. Can you generalize this process for any base logarithm?
  5. What happens if the terms inside the logarithms are fractions?

Tip: Remember that logb(bx)=x\log_b (b^x) = x for any base bb, which is very useful for simplifying logarithmic expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponents

Formulas

log_b(b^x) = x
log_b(√x) = (1/2)log_b(x)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms
Exponent Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11