Rewriting expression of logarithm

[nlsed]

Homework Statement

Rewrite the expression as a sum, difference or multiple of logs.

log₅5x²

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

log₅5x² =
2log₅5x =
...

 

[The Bob]

That's not the right first, step. What do you know about the addition of logs? If that doesn't help, substitute a = 5 and b = x² and re-ask my question.

The Bob

 

[nlsed]

ooh~
log₅5 + log₅x² =
1+log₅x² =
1 + 2log₅x²!
thank you so much

 

[Mark44]

Make that 1 + 2log₅x and you're there.