SOLUTION: log^a 5 + log^a 10 / log^a 20

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Question 278764: log^a 5 + log^a 10 / log^a 20
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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What does "log^" mean? Usually "^" is used to indicate exponentiation. Is the logarithm being raised to the "a" power? Or do you want to indicate the base of the logarithm? For bases of logarithms please:
  • use English like "base a log of 5", or
  • type:
    • Three left braces, "{"
    • log(base, (argument))
    • Three right braces, "}"

    • For example "base a log of 5" would be written as three left braces followed by log(a, (5)) followed by three right braces. And the Algebra.com's software would make it look like:
      log%28a%2C+%285%29%29


Also, please put parentheses around numerators and denominators. They way you posted, it is impossible to tell if the expression is a log + a fraction of logs or one big fraction of logs.

Please repost your question so it can be understood.