SOLUTION: log zy^2/x

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Question 1205869: log zy^2/x
Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
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Both  z  and  x  are assumed to be positive.


log (zy^2/x) = log(z) + 2*log(|y|) - log(x).    ANSWER

Solved.

Notice that using absolute value symbol for "y" is absolutely necessary
in this assignment. Otherwise, you must assume that "y" is positive.

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On logarithms and their properties,  see these introductory lessons
    - WHAT IS the logarithm
    - Properties of the logarithm
    - Change of Base Formula for logarithms
    - Evaluate logarithms without using a calculator
    - Simplifying expressions with logarithms
in this site.