How to solve
Logs turn multiplication into addition because they measure exponents. The product rule log(ab) = log a + log b expands a single log of a product into a sum of logs of the factors.
Steps
- Apply log(ab) = log a + log b.
- Write the expanded sum with the same base as the original log.
Example
Expand log(ab).
- Product rule: log(ab) = log a + log b.
Answer: log(a)+log(b)
How to type answers
- Enter like log(a)+log(b)
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