Math Problem Statement

Write the following expression as a sum or difference of logarithms with no exponents: log((x^19 * y^16) / z^15)

Solution

To rewrite the given logarithmic expression log(x19y16z15)\log\left(\frac{x^{19}y^{16}}{z^{15}}\right) as a sum or difference of logarithms with no exponents, follow these steps:

  1. Apply the logarithm quotient rule: log(AB)=log(A)log(B)\log\left(\frac{A}{B}\right) = \log(A) - \log(B) This gives: log(x19y16z15)=log(x19y16)log(z15)\log\left(\frac{x^{19}y^{16}}{z^{15}}\right) = \log(x^{19}y^{16}) - \log(z^{15})

  2. Apply the logarithm product rule: log(AB)=log(A)+log(B)\log(AB) = \log(A) + \log(B) For log(x19y16)\log(x^{19}y^{16}), this becomes: log(x19y16)=log(x19)+log(y16)\log(x^{19}y^{16}) = \log(x^{19}) + \log(y^{16})

  3. Apply the logarithm power rule: log(An)=nlog(A)\log(A^n) = n\log(A) Apply this to each term: log(x19)=19log(x),log(y16)=16log(y),log(z15)=15log(z)\log(x^{19}) = 19\log(x), \quad \log(y^{16}) = 16\log(y), \quad \log(z^{15}) = 15\log(z)

  4. Substitute everything back: log(x19y16z15)=19log(x)+16log(y)15log(z)\log\left(\frac{x^{19}y^{16}}{z^{15}}\right) = 19\log(x) + 16\log(y) - 15\log(z)

Final Answer: log(x19y16z15)=19log(x)+16log(y)15log(z)\log\left(\frac{x^{19}y^{16}}{z^{15}}\right) = 19\log(x) + 16\log(y) - 15\log(z)

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the logarithmic rules and how do they apply to simplify complex expressions?
  2. How does the logarithm quotient rule work in simplifying equations?
  3. What are real-world applications of logarithmic expressions like this one?
  4. How would the expression change if the base of the logarithm were specified?
  5. Can you explain the logarithmic product and power rules with more examples?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Properties
Simplification of Logarithmic Expressions

Formulas

log(A/B) = log(A) - log(B)
log(A * B) = log(A) + log(B)
log(A^n) = n * log(A)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms (Quotient Rule, Product Rule, Power Rule)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12