Math Problem Statement

1/5 log 4

Solution

To simplify the expression 15log4\frac{1}{5} \log 4, we can use the property of logarithms:

alogb(x)=logb(xa)a \log_b(x) = \log_b(x^a)

In this case, we have a=15a = \frac{1}{5} and x=4x = 4, so:

15log(4)=log(415)\frac{1}{5} \log(4) = \log(4^{\frac{1}{5}})

This simplifies to:

log(415)=log(45)\log(4^{\frac{1}{5}}) = \log(\sqrt[5]{4})

Thus, 15log4=log(45)\frac{1}{5} \log 4 = \log(\sqrt[5]{4}).

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  3. Solve 25log16\frac{2}{5} \log 16 in a similar manner.
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Tip: Always remember logarithmic properties like logb(xa)=alogb(x)\log_b(x^a) = a \log_b(x), which help simplify logarithmic expressions efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponentiation

Formulas

a log_b(x) = log_b(x^a)
log_b(x^a) = a log_b(x)

Theorems

Logarithmic Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12