College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.3 - Page 478: 127

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

$$\log_{b}(x^3 + y^3) = 3\log_{b}x + 3\log_{b}y$$ $$\log_{b}(x^3 + y^3) = 3(\log_{b}x + \log_{b}y) $$ $$\log_{b}(x^3 + y^3) = 3(\log_{b}(xy))$$ $$\log_{b}(x^3 + y^3) = \log_{b}(xy)^3$$ $$\log_{b} (x^3 + y^3) \neq \log_{b}(x^{3}y^{3})$$
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