Understand Logarithm Properties: Understand the properties of logarithms. We can use the quotient rule for logarithms, which states that logb(M)−logb(N)=logb(NM), where b is the base of the logarithms.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule to the given expression. log863−log89 becomes log8(963).
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction inside the logarithm. 963 simplifies to 7.So, log863−log89 becomes log87.
Evaluate Logarithm: Evaluate log87. Since 7 cannot be expressed as a power of 8, the logarithm does not simplify to a nice whole number or fraction. The value of log87 is not an integer or a simple fraction, and it is typically left as is or approximated using a calculator.