Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.5 Properties of Logarithms - 5.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 306: 106

Answer

Since $\log_a {x}+\log_a {y}=log_a {x\cdot y}$, then $f(AB)=\log_a{AB}=\log_a{A}+\log_a{B}=f(A)+f(B)$

Work Step by Step

We know that $\log_a {x}+\log_a {y}=log_a {x\cdot y}$. Hence, $f(AB)\\ =\log_a{AB} \\=\log_a{A}+\log_a{B} \\=f(A)+f(B)$
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