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Question 193015: Hello tutor,
Here is the problem:
Is log (ab)= log(a) * log(b)a true statement?
1. choose 2 positive values for a and b, then compute using formula.
2. Explain why or why isn't the statement true

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is log (ab)= log(a) * log(b)a true statement?
No, it's not true.
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1. choose 2 positive values for a and b, then compute using formula.
a = 100
b = 1000
log(a*b) = 5
log(a)*log(b) = 6
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2. Explain why or why isn't the statement true
Because it's false, as the counter-example shows.