Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: 49^{1 + \log_7{4}} - \log_7{\frac{1}{49}}.

Solution

The equation in the image is:

491+log74log714949^{1 + \log_7{4}} - \log_7{\frac{1}{49}}

Let's break it down step by step.

1. Simplifying the first part: 491+log7449^{1 + \log_7{4}}

  • We know that 49=7249 = 7^2. So, rewrite it as: 491+log74=(72)1+log74=72(1+log74)49^{1 + \log_7{4}} = (7^2)^{1 + \log_7{4}} = 7^{2(1 + \log_7{4})}
  • Now distribute the 2: 72(1+log74)=72+2log747^{2(1 + \log_7{4})} = 7^{2 + 2\log_7{4}}
  • Using the logarithmic identity alogbc=logbcaa\log_b{c} = \log_b{c^a}, we can simplify: 72+log716=72+log716=7log7(1672)=7log77847^{2 + \log_7{16}} = 7^{2 + \log_7{16}} = 7^{\log_7{(16 \cdot 7^2)}} = 7^{\log_7{784}}
  • So, the first term simplifies to: 7log7784=7847^{\log_7{784}} = 784

2. Simplifying the second part: log7149\log_7{\frac{1}{49}}

  • We can rewrite 149\frac{1}{49} as 491=(72)1=7249^{-1} = (7^2)^{-1} = 7^{-2}.
  • Using the logarithmic rule logbac=clogba\log_b{a^c} = c\log_b{a}, we get: log772=2\log_7{7^{-2}} = -2

3. Putting it all together:

  • The expression becomes: 784(2)=784+2=786784 - (-2) = 784 + 2 = 786

The final simplified result is:

786\boxed{786}

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How would the result change if the logarithm base were different?
  2. Can you apply these simplifications to more complex logarithmic functions?
  3. What is the general process for simplifying expressions with logarithms and exponents?
  4. How does the property alogbc=logbcaa\log_b{c} = \log_b{c^a} work in other scenarios?
  5. Could this type of problem be solved graphically or by using a calculator?

Tip: Always try to express everything in terms of the same base when dealing with exponent and logarithm combinations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

a \log_b{c} = \log_b{c^a}
b^{x + y} = b^x \cdot b^y
\log_b{a^c} = c \cdot \log_b{a}

Theorems

Properties of logarithms
Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12