SOLUTION: Simplify the expression ln(8/e^4)

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Question 490264: Simplify the expression ln(8/e^4)
Answer by jsmallt9(3758)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are three basic properties of logarithms:


and



Since the argument of you logarithm is a quotient (division), we can use the second property on your logarithm:

Since the argument of the second logarithm is an exponential term, we can use the third property on it:

And finally, since for ALL bases and since the base for ln is e, ln(e) = 1. So the expression simplifies to:

or

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