SOLUTION: Hi, could someone please assist me? I need to show my work, and I don't even know what the steps are to find the correct answer. Could you possibly assist? Directions: Use prop

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Question 365511: Hi, could someone please assist me? I need to show my work, and I don't even know what the steps are to find the correct answer. Could you possibly assist?
Directions: Use properties of logarithms to condense each logarithmic expression. Write the expression as a single logarithm whose coefficient is 1. where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions.
Section 12.3, # 52.
7 In x-3 In y
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, ewatrrr:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Apply "log rules":
7 ln x-3 ln y
ln x^7 - ln y^3
ln (x^7/y^3)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi, 

properties of logarithms 

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7ln x - 3ln y

ln (x^7) - ln (y^3)

ln(x^7/y^3)