Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.6 - Properties of Logarithms - Exercise Set - Page 882: 78

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The left-hand side evaluates to approximately $2.06$. The right-hand side evaluates to approximately $2.89$. They are not equal. There is no specific rule for multiplying logarithms, so: $\log_xa \times \log_xb$ is not necessarily equal to $\log_xab$.
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