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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 11

Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. log4 (64/y)

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Recall the logarithmic property for the logarithm of a quotient: \(\log_b \left( \frac{M}{N} \right) = \log_b M - \log_b N\).
Apply this property to the given expression: \(\log_4 \left( \frac{64}{y} \right) = \log_4 64 - \log_4 y\).
Recognize that 64 is a power of 4 since \(64 = 4^3\).
Use the logarithmic identity \(\log_b (b^k) = k\) to simplify \(\log_4 64\) as \(\log_4 (4^3) = 3\).
Write the fully expanded expression as \(3 - \log_4 y\).

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