log_() ( log_(4) 5+ log_(5) 6+ log_(6) 7+ log_(7) 8)

The expression you provided can be interpreted as a sum of logarithmic terms. Here's the expanded version:

\[
\log_b\left( \log_4(5) + \log_5(6) + \log_6(7) + \log_7(8) \right)
\]

Where \(\log_b(\cdot)\) represents the logarithm with an unknown base \(b\), applied to the sum of four terms.

Each term in the sum uses a different base:

- \(\log_4(5)\)
- \(\log_5(6)\)
- \(\log_6(7)\)
- \(\log_7(8)\)

To simplify this, we could use the **change of base formula** for logarithms:

\[
\log_b(a) = \frac{\log_c(a)}{\log_c(b)}
\]

Where \(c\) can be any common base (like base 10 or base \(e\)). Using this for each term, we get:

\[
\log_4(5) = \frac{\log(5)}{\log(4)}, \quad \log_5(6) = \frac{\log(6)}{\log(5)}, \quad \log_6(7) = \frac{\log(7)}{\log(6)}, \quad \log_7(8) = \frac{\log(8)}{\log(7)}
\]

So the expression becomes:

\[
\log_b \left( \frac{\log(5)}{\log(4)} + \frac{\log(6)}{\log(5)} + \frac{\log(7)}{\log(6)} + \frac{\log(8)}{\log(7)} \right)
\]

This can be simplified further numerically, but let me know if you want me to evaluate it completely or if you need further clarification.

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### Related Questions:
1. What is the change of base formula for logarithms, and how is it applied in different contexts?
2. How does simplifying logarithmic expressions differ between natural logarithms and common logarithms?
3. Can logarithmic expressions always be simplified analytically, or are some better solved numerically?
4. What are the applications of logarithms in real-world scenarios like exponential growth or decay?
5. How can logarithmic identities be used to simplify more complex logarithmic equations?

### Tip:
When working with logarithms of different bases, the change of base formula is a powerful tool for simplification or calculation.

log_() ( log_(4) 5 + log_(5) 6 + log_(6) 7 + log_(7) 8)

Discover how to simplify the logarithmic expression log_4(5) + log_5(6) + log_6(7) + log_7(8) using the change of base formula. This step-by-step solution explains key algebraic concepts and logarithmic identities, suitable for Grades 10-12.

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