Math Problem Statement

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Match each of the following expressions labelled 1., 2., 3., and 4. with an equivalent expression A., B., C., and D.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step to match the logarithmic expressions with their equivalent forms.

We are given the following expressions:

  1. lnxy\ln \frac{x}{y}
  2. ln(xy)\ln(xy)
  3. ln(xy)\ln(x^y)
  4. lnylnx\frac{\ln y}{\ln x}

And we need to match these to the options:

A. logxy\log_x y
B. lnx+lny\ln x + \ln y
C. ylnxy \ln x
D. lnxlny\ln x - \ln y

Matching the expressions:

  1. lnxy\ln \frac{x}{y}
    Using the logarithmic property lnab=lnalnb\ln \frac{a}{b} = \ln a - \ln b, we get:
    lnxy=lnxlny\ln \frac{x}{y} = \ln x - \ln y Matches with D.

  2. ln(xy)\ln(xy)
    Using the logarithmic property ln(ab)=lna+lnb\ln(ab) = \ln a + \ln b, we get:
    ln(xy)=lnx+lny\ln(xy) = \ln x + \ln y Matches with B.

  3. ln(xy)\ln(x^y)
    Using the logarithmic property ln(ab)=blna\ln(a^b) = b \ln a, we get:
    ln(xy)=ylnx\ln(x^y) = y \ln x Matches with C.

  4. lnylnx\frac{\ln y}{\ln x}
    This matches directly with the definition of the logarithm in a different base:
    logxy=lnylnx\log_x y = \frac{\ln y}{\ln x} Matches with A.

Final matches:

  1. D
  2. B
  3. C
  4. A

Would you like further clarification on any step?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the logarithmic property used to simplify ln(ab)\ln(ab)?
  2. How do you convert from natural logarithms to logarithms with other bases?
  3. What is the general form of the logarithmic power rule?
  4. How can we express logba\log_b a using natural logarithms?
  5. What are some applications of logarithmic identities in calculus?

Tip: Always remember the key logarithmic properties—product, quotient, and power rules—when simplifying expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Properties of Logarithms
Logarithmic Functions

Formulas

ln(a/b) = ln(a) - ln(b)
ln(ab) = ln(a) + ln(b)
ln(a^b) = b * ln(a)
log_b(a) = ln(a) / ln(b)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms
Change of Base Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12