Asked by Reysi Mizrahi on Apr 30, 2024
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Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate log575−log53\log _ { 5 } 75 - \log _ { 5 } 3log575−log53 without a calculator.
A) 2
B) 12 \frac{1}{2} 21
C) 72
D) log575\log _ { 5 } 75log575
E) None of these
Properties of Logarithms
The properties of logarithms are mathematical rules that apply to logarithmic functions, including product, quotient, and power rules.
Logarithm
The power to which a base, such as 10, must be raised to produce a given number. Expressed as \(log_{base}(number) = exponent\).
- Assess elementary and prevalent logarithms, including the application of logarithmic properties.
- Utilize the characteristics of logarithms to simplify or assess expressions.
Verified Answer
AN
Abdullah NaeemMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
log575−log53=log5753=log525=log552=2log55=2(since log55=1)\begin{align*}\log_5 75 - \log_5 3 &= \log_5 \frac{75}{3}\\&=\log_5 25\\&=\log_5 5^2\\&=2 \log_5 5\\&= 2 \quad \text{(since } \log_5 5 = 1 \text{)}\\\end{align*}log575−log53=log5375=log525=log552=2log55=2(since log55=1)
Learning Objectives
- Assess elementary and prevalent logarithms, including the application of logarithmic properties.
- Utilize the characteristics of logarithms to simplify or assess expressions.