SOLUTION: Simplify: log(x^3)- log(x^2) X^2 means X to the power of 2

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Question 286187: Simplify: log(x^3)- log(x^2) X^2 means X to the power of 2
Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, Alan3354:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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log(x^3)- log(x^2) = log(x^3/x^2) = log(x)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify: log(x^3)- log(x^2)
Logs are subtracted when their arguments are divided.
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= log%28x%5E3%2Fx%5E2%29
= log(x)