Q. Rewrite the following in the form log(c).log(12)−log(3)
Identify properties of logarithms: Identify the properties of logarithms that can be used to simplify the expression log(12)−log(3).The difference of logarithms of two numbers equals the logarithm of their quotient.Quotient property: logb(P)−logb(Q)=logb(QP)
Apply quotient property: Apply the quotient property of logarithms to the expression log(12)−log(3).log(12)−log(3)=log(312)
Calculate the quotient: Calculate the quotient 12/3.12/3=4
Substitute the quotient: Substitute the quotient back into the logarithm. log(312)=log(4)
Check final simplified form: Check if the expression log(4) is the final simplified form.Since 4 cannot be simplified further in terms of base 10 logarithms, log(4) is the final answer.
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