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QuestionFind the exact value of the expression using logarithm properties: log36log32\log_{3} 6 - \log_{3} 2.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are using the properties of logarithms to solve the problem. . The base of the logarithms is3.
3. We are not using a calculator.

STEP 2

We can use the property of logarithms that states the difference of two logarithms is the logarithm of the quotient of their arguments.
logbalogbc=logb(ac)\log_b a - \log_b c = \log_b \left(\frac{a}{c}\right)

STEP 3

Apply this property to the given expression.
log36log32=log3(62)\log{3}6-\log{3}2 = \log{3} \left(\frac{6}{2}\right)

STEP 4

implify the fraction inside the logarithm.
log3(62)=log33\log{3} \left(\frac{6}{2}\right) = \log{3}3

STEP 5

The logarithm of a number with the same base is1. Therefore,
log33=1\log{3}3 =1So, the exact value of the expression is1.

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