Apply Logarithm Property: We need to simplify the logarithmic expression log9(16x3). The base of the logarithm is 9, and the argument is 16x3.
Simplify Logarithm of x3: Recall the logarithm property that allows us to write the logarithm of a quotient as the difference of two logarithms: logb(ca)=logb(a)−logb(c). Apply this property to the given expression.log9(16x3)=log9(x3)−log9(16)
Simplify Logarithm of 16: Now, we can simplify each term separately. Starting with log9(x3), we can use the power rule of logarithms, which states that logb(ac)=c⋅logb(a), to simplify this term.log9(x3)=3⋅log9(x)
Combine Simplified Terms: Next, we simplify log9(16). Since 16 is not an obvious power of 9, we cannot directly simplify this term further. So, it remains as log9(16).
Combine Simplified Terms: Next, we simplify log9(16). Since 16 is not an obvious power of 9, we cannot directly simplify this term further. So, it remains as log9(16).Combine the simplified terms to get the final expression.log9(16x3)=3⋅log9(x)−log9(16)
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