Math Problem Statement

ln 

x6

x2 − 25

, x > 5

Solution

The given expression is:

ln(x6x225),x>5\ln\left(\frac{x^6}{x^2 - 25}\right), \quad x > 5

Steps to Simplify:

  1. Use the properties of logarithms: The logarithmic property ln(ab)=ln(a)ln(b)\ln \left( \frac{a}{b} \right) = \ln(a) - \ln(b) allows us to break the expression into two parts:

    ln(x6x225)=ln(x6)ln(x225)\ln \left( \frac{x^6}{x^2 - 25} \right) = \ln(x^6) - \ln(x^2 - 25)

  2. Simplify further: Using another logarithmic property ln(an)=nln(a)\ln(a^n) = n \ln(a), the first part becomes:

    ln(x6)=6ln(x)\ln(x^6) = 6 \ln(x)

    So the expression becomes:

    6ln(x)ln(x225)6 \ln(x) - \ln(x^2 - 25)

Thus, the simplified expression is:

6ln(x)ln(x225),x>56 \ln(x) - \ln(x^2 - 25), \quad x > 5

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do logarithmic properties help in simplifying complex expressions?
  2. Can you explain the domain restriction x>5x > 5 for this function?
  3. What would happen if we differentiate the simplified expression?
  4. How do you expand or factor x225x^2 - 25 using algebraic methods?
  5. What is the significance of x6x^6 in the original logarithmic equation?

Tip: When simplifying logarithmic expressions, always check for opportunities to apply properties like product, quotient, and power rules!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebraic Expressions
Simplification

Formulas

ln(a/b) = ln(a) - ln(b)
ln(a^n) = n * ln(a)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12