SOLUTION: HI. Use the properties of logarithms to expand the expression as much as possible.Evaluate where possible. How would I do these problems? 1. log8(8 over y) 2. log5(125 over x

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Question 1042520: HI.
Use the properties of logarithms to expand the expression as much as possible.Evaluate where possible. How would I do these problems?
1. log8(8 over y)
2. log5(125 over x)
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the properties of logarithms to expand the expression as much as possible.Evaluate where possible. How would I do these problems?
1. log8(8 over y) = log8(8) - log8(y) = 1 - log8(y)
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2. log5(125 over x) = log5(125) - log5(x) = 3-log5(x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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