Quick question on the logarithim property

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If i were to simplify

ln(c*e^{-kt})

what happens?

do I get

c*(-kt)
or
ln(c) * (-kt)

or something else?

I'm not sure
 
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Neither. log(a*b)=log(a)+log(b). Start with that.
 
Dick said:
Neither. log(a*b)=log(a)+log(b). Start with that.

Cheers big ears,
 
ln(AB) = ln(A) + ln(B)

Does that help?

EDIT:
Dick said:
Neither. log(a*b)=log(a)+log(b). Start with that.

You beat me to it!
 
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