SOLUTION: 1/2(log_5 x + log_5 y)-2log_5(x+1) Help, I've been working for an hour on this and can't seem to get the answer for condensing this problem. Please.

SOLUTION: 1/2(log_5 x + log_5 y)-2log_5(x+1) Help, I've been working for an hour on this and can't seem to get the answer for condensing this problem. Please.

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Question 341715: 1/2(log_5 x + log_5 y)-2log_5(x+1)
Help, I've been working for an hour on this and can't seem to get the answer for condensing this problem. Please.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Combine the first two logs using the identity

Use the identity to place the coefficients as the exponents.

Rewrite as

Combine the logs using the identity

So

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

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