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= = <<<---=== I multiplied the numerator and denominator
by the factor 4, without changing the fraction.
So, I can continue the chain of equalities:
= = = .
Therefore,
= = apply the logarithm properties = + - = Y + Z - 2X. ANSWER
Answered, explained, solved and completed.
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On logarithms and their properties, see the lessons
- WHAT IS the logarithm
- Properties of the logarithm
- Change of Base Formula for logarithms
- Evaluate logarithms without using a calculator (*)
- Proving equalities with logarithms
in this site.
Especially, look into the lesson (*) and find there very similar solved problems.
Also, you have this free of charge online textbook in ALGEBRA-I in this site
- ALGEBRA-I - YOUR ONLINE TEXTBOOK.
The referred lessons are the part of this online textbook under the topic "Logarithms".
Save the link to this online textbook together with its description
Free of charge online textbook in ALGEBRA-I
https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/quadratic/lessons/ALGEBRA-I-YOUR-ONLINE-TEXTBOOK.lesson
to your archive and use it when it is needed.