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Ch. 1 - Functions
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 1.3.46

Properties of logarithms Assume logbx = 0.36, logby= 0.56 and logbz = 0.83 . Evaluate the following expressions.


logbx²

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Recognize that the expression \( \log_b x^2 \) can be simplified using the power rule of logarithms, which states \( \log_b (x^n) = n \cdot \log_b x \).
Apply the power rule to the expression: \( \log_b x^2 = 2 \cdot \log_b x \).
Substitute the given value of \( \log_b x = 0.36 \) into the expression: \( 2 \cdot 0.36 \).
Perform the multiplication to simplify the expression: \( 2 \cdot 0.36 \).
The result of the multiplication gives the value of \( \log_b x^2 \).

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Properties of Logarithms

Logarithms have several key properties that simplify calculations. The most relevant ones include the product property (log_b(mn) = log_b(m) + log_b(n)), the quotient property (log_b(m/n) = log_b(m) - log_b(n)), and the power property (log_b(m^n) = n * log_b(m)). Understanding these properties is essential for manipulating logarithmic expressions effectively.
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