7.6 Properties of Logs

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What is the property of logarithms that states \( \log\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) \)?

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\( \log x - \log y \) (Quotient Rule)

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How can you express \( \log_b\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) \) as two logs?

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\( \log_b x - \log_b y \)

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Convert the logarithmic equation \( \log_6 36 = 2 \) to exponential form.

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\( 6^2 = 36 \)

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

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What is the property of logarithms for \( \log_b(x^n) \)?

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\( n \log_b x \) (Power Rule)

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How do you combine \( \log_2 x - 5 \log_2 y \) into a single logarithm?

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\( \log_2\left(\frac{x}{y^5}\right) \)

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What is the definition of a logarithm?

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A logarithm is the exponent to which a base must be raised to produce a given number.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

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What is the change of base formula for logarithms?

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\( \log_b a = \frac{\log_k a}{\log_k b} \) for any base \( k \).

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What is the product property of logarithms?

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\( \log_b(xy) = \log_b x + \log_b y \) (Product Rule)

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What is the definition of the base of a logarithm?

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The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to obtain a given value.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

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How do you express \( \log_b b \)?

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\( 1 \) (since any number to the power of 1 is itself).