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Fairy111
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Homework Statement
If you have a.log(b)+ c.log(d), is that equal to,
(a+c)log(bd) or (a.c)log(bd) ?
Combining Logs: a.log(b)+ c.log(d)?
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around the expression a.log(b) + c.log(d) and whether it can be simplified to (a+c)log(bd) or (a.c)log(bd). The subject area is logarithmic properties and their application in algebraic expressions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants explore the properties of logarithms, questioning how to combine the terms in the expression. There is an attempt to apply known logarithmic identities to derive a simplified form.
Discussion Status
Some participants have provided guidance on applying logarithmic identities, suggesting that the original poster's proposed results are incorrect. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct simplification of the expression.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working within the constraints of homework rules, focusing on understanding the properties of logarithms without providing direct solutions.
If you have a.log(b)+ c.log(d), is that equal to,
(a+c)log(bd) or (a.c)log(bd) ?
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Cyosis
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You know that a \log b=\log b^a and you also know that \log a+\log b=\log ab. Try to apply these to your expression, to find the correct results (both the results you listed are incorrect).
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Fairy111
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So it would be log(b^a . d^c) ?
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tiny-tim
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Hi Fairy111! 
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Yup!
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)Fairy111 said:
Yup!
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