Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: 2log16 - 3log(1/27) + 5log1

Solution

The given expression in the image is:

2log163log(127)+5log12 \log 16 - 3 \log \left(\frac{1}{27}\right) + 5 \log 1

Let's break this down step by step:

Step 1: Simplifying log16\log 16

We know that: 16=2416 = 2^4 So, log16=log(24)=4log2\log 16 = \log (2^4) = 4 \log 2.

Thus: 2log16=2×4log2=8log22 \log 16 = 2 \times 4 \log 2 = 8 \log 2

Step 2: Simplifying log(127)\log \left(\frac{1}{27}\right)

We know that: 27=3327 = 3^3 So, log(127)=log(33)=3log3\log \left(\frac{1}{27}\right) = \log (3^{-3}) = -3 \log 3.

Thus: 3log(127)=3×(3log3)=9log33 \log \left(\frac{1}{27}\right) = 3 \times (-3 \log 3) = -9 \log 3

Step 3: Simplifying log1\log 1

We know that: log1=0\log 1 = 0 So: 5log1=5×0=05 \log 1 = 5 \times 0 = 0

Final Expression:

Now, putting it all together: 8log29log3+0=8log29log38 \log 2 - 9 \log 3 + 0 = 8 \log 2 - 9 \log 3

This is the simplified form of the expression. Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How does the property log(ab)=loga+logb\log(ab) = \log a + \log b work?
  2. What happens when you take the logarithm of a fraction?
  3. Can you explain why log1=0\log 1 = 0?
  4. How can the change of base formula help in simplifying logarithmic expressions?
  5. What are some common logarithmic properties used to simplify expressions?

Tip: Always break down complex expressions using logarithmic properties like power rules and fractional log rules to simplify step by step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebraic Simplification
Exponents

Formulas

log(ab) = log a + log b
log(a^n) = n log a
log(1) = 0

Theorems

Logarithmic Rules
Exponent Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12