Break down using properties: Apply the logarithm properties to break down the expression.The natural logarithm of a quotient is equal to the difference of the natural logarithms of the numerator and the denominator.ln(c32b−2)=ln(2b−2)−ln(c3)
Separate constants and variables: Apply the logarithm properties to separate the constants and variables in the numerator.The natural logarithm of a product is equal to the sum of the natural logarithms of the factors.ln(2⋅b−2)=ln(2)+ln(b−2)
Apply power rule: Apply the power rule for logarithms to the terms with exponents.The natural logarithm of a number raised to a power is equal to the power times the natural logarithm of the number.ln(b−2)=−2⋅ln(b)ln(c3)=3⋅ln(c)
Substitute and simplify: Substitute the results from Step 3 into the expression from Step 1.ln(c32b−2)=ln(2)+(−2ln(b))−(3ln(c))
Substitute and simplify: Substitute the results from Step 3 into the expression from Step 1.ln(c32b−2)=ln(2)+(−2ln(b))−(3ln(c)) Simplify the expression by combining like terms.ln(c32b−2)=ln(2)−2ln(b)−3ln(c)
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