Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression log_3(27) - log(1/10) - 3 * log(7).

Solution

The given expression from the image is:

log327log1103log7\log_3 27 - \log \frac{1}{10} - 3 \cdot \log 7

Let's simplify this step by step:

  1. Simplifying log327\log_3 27: log327=log3(33)=3\log_3 27 = \log_3 (3^3) = 3

  2. Simplifying log110\log \frac{1}{10}: Using the logarithmic property logab=logalogb\log \frac{a}{b} = \log a - \log b, log110=log1log10\log \frac{1}{10} = \log 1 - \log 10 Since log1=0\log 1 = 0, log110=0log10=1\log \frac{1}{10} = 0 - \log 10 = -1 (assuming the base of this logarithm is 10).

  3. Simplifying 3log7-3 \cdot \log 7: This term remains as is: 3log7-3 \cdot \log 7

Now, substituting these values back into the expression:

3(1)3log73 - (-1) - 3 \cdot \log 7

This simplifies to:

3+13log7=43log73 + 1 - 3 \cdot \log 7 = 4 - 3 \cdot \log 7

Thus, the simplified expression is:

43log74 - 3 \cdot \log 7

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What are the properties of logarithms used in simplifying this expression?
  2. How does the base of a logarithm affect the result?
  3. How would the solution change if the base of the logarithm was different (e.g., natural logarithms)?
  4. What real-world applications use logarithms like those shown in this problem?
  5. Can you apply similar logarithmic properties to expressions with multiple variables?

Tip: Always check the base of the logarithm before simplifying expressions, as it can change the outcome significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebra
Simplification of Logarithmic Expressions

Formulas

log_b(x^n) = n * log_b(x)
log(a/b) = log(a) - log(b)
log_b(b^n) = n

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12