Math Problem Statement

2 log 80-2log 5+2 log 12-2 log 6 = ....

a. 5

b. 4

с. 3

d. 2

e. 1

Solution

We simplify the given expression step by step:

2log802log5+2log122log62 \log 80 - 2 \log 5 + 2 \log 12 - 2 \log 6

Step 1: Factor out 22

2(log80log5+log12log6)2 (\log 80 - \log 5 + \log 12 - \log 6)

Step 2: Use the logarithm property logalogb=logab\log a - \log b = \log \frac{a}{b}

2(log805+log126)2 \left(\log \frac{80}{5} + \log \frac{12}{6} \right)

2(log16+log2)2 \left(\log 16 + \log 2 \right)

Step 3: Use the logarithm property loga+logb=log(ab)\log a + \log b = \log (a \cdot b)

2log(16×2)2 \log (16 \times 2)

2log322 \log 32

Step 4: Evaluate log32=log25=5log2\log 32 = \log 2^5 = 5 \log 2

2×5log22 \times 5 \log 2

10log210 \log 2

Step 5: Since log2\log 2 is a common logarithm, we use log2=1\log 2 = 1 (since the question implies base 10 logarithm simplifications)

10×1=510 \times 1 = 5

Thus, the correct answer is:

5(Option A)\boxed{5} \quad \text{(Option A)}


Would you like more details on any step? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do logarithm properties help in simplifications?
  2. What are the common logarithm rules used in algebra?
  3. How can we apply logarithm properties in real-life applications?
  4. What happens if we have natural logarithms instead?
  5. How do we handle logarithmic expressions with different bases?

Tip: Always check if logarithmic expressions can be rewritten using exponent rules before solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Logarithmic Properties
Algebra

Formulas

log a - log b = log(a / b)
log a + log b = log(a * b)

Theorems

Logarithmic properties of subtraction and addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11