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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 87

Let logb 2 = A and logb 3 = C and Write each expression in terms of A and C. logb √(2/27)

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Start by expressing the argument inside the logarithm in terms of powers: \( \sqrt{\frac{2}{27}} = \left( \frac{2}{27} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} \).
Rewrite the fraction inside the parentheses as a quotient of powers: \( \left( \frac{2}{3^3} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} \) since \(27 = 3^3\).
Apply the logarithm power rule: \( \log_b \left( \frac{2}{3^3} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{2} \log_b \left( \frac{2}{3^3} \right) \).
Use the logarithm quotient rule: \( \log_b \left( \frac{2}{3^3} \right) = \log_b 2 - \log_b 3^3 \).
Apply the logarithm power rule again: \( \log_b 3^3 = 3 \log_b 3 \). Now substitute \( \log_b 2 = A \) and \( \log_b 3 = C \) to write the expression entirely in terms of \( A \) and \( C \).

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