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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 7

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

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Recall the logarithmic property that states \( \log_b \left( \frac{M}{N} \right) = \log_b M - \log_b N \). This allows us to rewrite the logarithm of a quotient as the difference of two logarithms.
Apply this property to the given expression \( \log_7 \left( \frac{7}{x} \right) \), which becomes \( \log_7 7 - \log_7 x \).
Recognize that \( \log_7 7 \) asks the question: "To what power must 7 be raised to get 7?" Since 7 to the power of 1 is 7, \( \log_7 7 = 1 \).
Substitute this value back into the expression to get \( 1 - \log_7 x \).
The expression is now fully expanded using logarithmic properties and simplified as much as possible without a calculator.

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