Q. Which of the following is equivalent to log3(a)⋅log(3) ?Choose 1 answer:(A) log(a)(B) log(3)(C) log(3a)(D) log3(3a)
Recognize properties of logarithms: Recognize the properties of logarithms that might be relevant.We are given the expression log3(a)⋅log(3), which involves a multiplication of two logarithms. The change of base formula might be useful here, which states that logb(a)=logc(b)logc(a) for any positive a, b, and c (b,c=1).
Apply change of base formula to log(3): Apply the change of base formula to log(3).We can write log(3) as log3(3) using the change of base formula, where the base c is 3. This gives us log(3)=log3(3)log3(3).
Simplify expression from Step 2: Simplify the expression obtained in Step 2.Since log3(3) is simply 1 (because any log base b of b is 1), the expression simplifies to log(3)=1.
Substitute simplified expression back: Substitute the simplified expression of log(3) back into the original expression.We now have log3(a)⋅log(3)=log3(a)⋅1.
Simplify expression from Step 4: Simplify the expression obtained in Step 4.Multiplying anything by 1 leaves it unchanged, so log3(a)⋅1=log3(a).
Match simplified expression to options: Match the simplified expression to the given options.The expression log3(a) matches option (A) log(a) if we assume the base of the logarithm in option (A) is 3. However, this is not explicitly stated, and the base of the common logarithm is typically 10. Therefore, the correct match is option (D) log3(3a) if we consider the base of the logarithm in option (A) to be 10.