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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 3

Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. log7 (7x)

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Identify the logarithmic expression given: \(\log_{7}(7x)\).
Recall the logarithmic property that states \(\log_b(mn) = \log_b(m) + \log_b(n)\), which allows us to expand the log of a product into a sum of logs.
Apply this property to the expression: \(\log_{7}(7x) = \log_{7}(7) + \log_{7}(x)\).
Evaluate \(\log_{7}(7)\) using the fact that \(\log_b(b) = 1\) for any base \(b\), so \(\log_{7}(7) = 1\).
Write the fully expanded form as \(1 + \log_{7}(x)\), which is the simplified expanded expression.

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