SOLUTION: If log 2=a and log 3=b, write an expression in terms of a and b that is equivalent to log 9/20.

Question 731189: If log 2=a and log 3=b, write an expression in terms of a and b that is equivalent to log 9/20.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If log 2=a and log 3=b, write an expression in terms of a and b that is equivalent to log 9/20.
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log(9/20) = log(9) - log(10*2) = 2log(3) -[log(10)+log(2)]
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= 2b -log(10) - log(2)
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= 2b - 1 - a
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= 2b - (a+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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