SOLUTION: how do I rewrite the logarithm below as a single logarithm with a coefficient of 1? 2log_b x+5log_b y

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Question 109438: how do I rewrite the logarithm below as a single logarithm with a coefficient of 1?
2log_b x+5log_b y
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, scott8148:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do I rewrite the logarithm below as a single logarithm with a coefficient of 1?
2log_b x+5log_b y
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Comment: keep in mind the logs are base "b".
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= log x^2 + logy^5
= log (x^2y^5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log_b(x^2y^5)