Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-4 Properties of Logarithms - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 466: 48

Answer

The expression can not be expanded further. (Refer to the step-by-step part for the explanation.)

Work Step by Step

The problem asks if $\log_3{(2x+1)}$ can be expanded further. We might at first consider using the product rule. However, recall that the product rule states: $\log_b{mn}=\log_b{m}+\log_b{n}$ Notice that for the product rule to apply, the plus sign must be between two logarithm expressions with the same base, and not between the values $m$ and $n$. Thus the product rule cannot be applied and the expression can not be expanded further.
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