College Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 511: 62

Answer

false, $\log_{2}x^{4}=4\log_{2}x$

Work Step by Step

The Power Rule: $\log_{\mathrm{b}}\mathrm{M}^{\mathrm{p}}=\mathrm{p}\log_{\mathrm{b}}\mathrm{M}$ The RHS , $4\log_{2}x$=$\log_{2}x^{4}$ The statement is false. To correct it change the LHS to $\log_{2}x^{4}$
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