SOLUTION: Write the expression in condensed form. (1/2)log(a)x+3log(a)y-4log(a)x I know that the answer is log(a)((y^3)/(x^(7/2))) but please explain. Thanks

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Question 1000712: Write the expression in condensed form.
(1/2)log(a)x+3log(a)y-4log(a)x
I know that the answer is log(a)((y^3)/(x^(7/2))) but please explain.
Thanks

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2)log(a)x+3log(a)y-4log(a)x
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loga(sqrt(x) + loga(y^3) - loga(x^4)
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loga[x^(1/2)*y^3/x^4]
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= loga[y^3/x^(7/2)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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