Math Problem Statement

y = log[((2x^2 + x + 3)^2) / (2x + 2)^3]

Solution

The equation provided in the image is:

y=log((2x2+x+3)2(2x+2)3)y = \log \left( \frac{(2x^2 + x + 3)^2}{(2x + 2)^3} \right)

To simplify or solve this, we can apply logarithmic properties and simplify the expression inside the logarithm. Here's the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Apply logarithmic property

Using the property log(ab)=log(a)log(b)\log \left( \frac{a}{b} \right) = \log(a) - \log(b), we can split the logarithm:

y=log((2x2+x+3)2)log((2x+2)3)y = \log((2x^2 + x + 3)^2) - \log((2x + 2)^3)

Step 2: Simplify powers inside the logarithm

Next, we use the logarithmic property log(an)=nlog(a)\log(a^n) = n \log(a) to bring down the exponents:

y=2log(2x2+x+3)3log(2x+2)y = 2 \log(2x^2 + x + 3) - 3 \log(2x + 2)

At this point, the equation is simplified to a form involving two logarithmic terms.

Would you like more details on solving or analyzing this further, or do you have any specific questions about this step?

Here are some related questions for you:

  1. Would you like to graph the function y=log((2x2+x+3)2(2x+2)3)y = \log \left( \frac{(2x^2 + x + 3)^2}{(2x + 2)^3} \right)?
  2. Do you want to solve for xx in terms of yy?
  3. Would you like to explore limits of this function as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty?
  4. How would the function change if the logarithm were to a different base, such as base 10 or base ee?
  5. Are you interested in finding the domain of this logarithmic function?

Tip: Always remember to check the domain when dealing with logarithmic functions. The argument inside the log must be strictly positive.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithms
Algebra
Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

log(a/b) = log(a) - log(b)
log(a^n) = n * log(a)

Theorems

Logarithmic Properties
Exponent Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12