Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the expression as a single logarithm. (1/9)ln(x+2)^9+(1/2)[ln((X^2)+3x+2)^2)]

Solution

We are asked to rewrite the expression as a single logarithm. The given expression is:

19ln((x+2)9)+12ln((x2+3x+2)2)\frac{1}{9} \ln((x + 2)^9) + \frac{1}{2} \ln((x^2 + 3x + 2)^2)

Step 1: Apply the power rule for logarithms.

The power rule states that aln(b)=ln(ba)a \ln(b) = \ln(b^a). Applying this to both terms:

ln((x+2)9)19=ln((x+2)919)=ln(x+2)\ln((x + 2)^9)^{\frac{1}{9}} = \ln((x + 2)^{9 \cdot \frac{1}{9}}) = \ln(x + 2) ln((x2+3x+2)2)12=ln((x2+3x+2)212)=ln(x2+3x+2)\ln((x^2 + 3x + 2)^2)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \ln((x^2 + 3x + 2)^{2 \cdot \frac{1}{2}}) = \ln(x^2 + 3x + 2)

Step 2: Combine using the logarithm addition rule.

The addition rule of logarithms states that ln(a)+ln(b)=ln(ab)\ln(a) + \ln(b) = \ln(a \cdot b). Applying this:

ln(x+2)+ln(x2+3x+2)=ln((x+2)(x2+3x+2))\ln(x + 2) + \ln(x^2 + 3x + 2) = \ln((x + 2) \cdot (x^2 + 3x + 2))

Step 3: Simplify the expression.

Now, let's expand (x+2)(x2+3x+2)(x + 2)(x^2 + 3x + 2):

(x+2)(x2+3x+2)=x(x2+3x+2)+2(x2+3x+2)(x + 2)(x^2 + 3x + 2) = x(x^2 + 3x + 2) + 2(x^2 + 3x + 2) =x3+3x2+2x+2x2+6x+4=x3+5x2+8x+4= x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 2x^2 + 6x + 4 = x^3 + 5x^2 + 8x + 4

Thus, the expression becomes:

ln(x3+5x2+8x+4)\ln(x^3 + 5x^2 + 8x + 4)

Final Answer:

The expression rewritten as a single logarithm is:

ln(x3+5x2+8x+4)\ln(x^3 + 5x^2 + 8x + 4)

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the result change if the coefficients in the original expression were different?
  2. What happens if we had a subtraction instead of addition between the logarithms?
  3. How can logarithmic properties be applied to solve equations involving multiple logarithms?
  4. What if the original expression contained natural logarithms with different bases?
  5. How can you differentiate the expression obtained after combining the logarithms?

Tip: Remember that logarithmic properties, especially the power and product rules, are key to simplifying complex expressions involving logs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebra
Polynomial Expansion

Formulas

Power Rule for Logarithms: a * ln(b) = ln(b^a)
Logarithm Addition Rule: ln(a) + ln(b) = ln(a * b)

Theorems

Power Rule of Logarithms
Product Rule of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12