Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following: log(35) - log(5) + log(7/8).

Solution

Let's solve the given expression step by step:

The expression is: log(35)log(5)+log(78)\log(35) - \log(5) + \log\left(\frac{7}{8}\right)

Step 1: Use the logarithmic subtraction property

log(a)log(b)=log(ab)\log(a) - \log(b) = \log\left(\frac{a}{b}\right) Applying this to the first two terms: log(35)log(5)=log(355)=log(7)\log(35) - \log(5) = \log\left(\frac{35}{5}\right) = \log(7)

Step 2: Use the logarithmic addition property

log(a)+log(b)=log(ab)\log(a) + \log(b) = \log(ab) Now add the remaining term: log(7)+log(78)=log(7×78)=log(498)\log(7) + \log\left(\frac{7}{8}\right) = \log\left(7 \times \frac{7}{8}\right) = \log\left(\frac{49}{8}\right)

Final Expression

The simplified expression is: log(498)\log\left(\frac{49}{8}\right)

Looking at the answer choices, we see that this corresponds to option D: log(72)+log(8)=log(498)\log(7^2) + \log(8) = \log\left(\frac{49}{8}\right)

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions to explore this topic further:

  1. How does the property log(a)log(b)=log(ab)\log(a) - \log(b) = \log\left(\frac{a}{b}\right) work in general?
  2. Can you simplify log(xy)\log\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) using logarithmic properties?
  3. What happens when you apply the power rule log(ab)=blog(a)\log(a^b) = b\log(a)?
  4. How would you solve similar problems with natural logarithms ln\ln instead of common logarithms log\log?
  5. Can the logarithmic properties be applied to non-real numbers?

Tip: Always remember that the logarithmic rules can simplify complex expressions, but they must be applied correctly in the right order to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Logarithmic Properties
Simplification

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12