SOLUTION: I need to expand into two logarithums, ln(x^2-4x+4). I know the log laws but don;t know how to expand. this is not the right answer, ln(x^2)-ln(4x+4)

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Question 470034: I need to expand into two logarithums, ln(x^2-4x+4). I know the log laws but don;t know how to expand.
this is not the right answer, ln(x^2)-ln(4x+4)
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, solver91311:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

ln(x^2-4x+4)= ln[(x-2)(x-2)] = ln(x-2) + ln(x-2)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Factor your given argument and then use the fact that the log of the product is the sum of the logs.



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