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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 13

Use properties of logarithms to expand each logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator. ln(e2/5)

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Recall the logarithmic identity that relates the natural logarithm and exponentials: \(\ln\left(e^x\right) = x\). This means the natural logarithm of \(e\) raised to any power simplifies directly to that power.
Identify the exponent in the given expression \(\ln\left(e^{2/5}\right)\). Here, the exponent is \(\frac{2}{5}\).
Apply the identity by rewriting the expression as \(\ln\left(e^{2/5}\right) = \frac{2}{5}\).
Since the expression simplifies directly to a number, no further expansion is needed.
Thus, the expanded form of \(\ln\left(e^{2/5}\right)\) is simply the exponent \(\frac{2}{5}\).

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Properties of Logarithms

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