Expanding Logarithmic Expressions
TLDRThis lesson explores the expansion of a single logarithm into a sum or difference of logarithms, utilizing basic logarithmic properties. It reviews that \( \log(a^n) = n \log(a) \), \( \log(ab) = \log(a) + \log(b) \), and \( \log(\frac{a}{b}) = \log(a) - \log(b) \). The instructor demonstrates how to expand complex logarithmic expressions by moving exponents to the front and converting roots to exponential form, providing step-by-step examples including \( \log(\frac{a^2b^3c^4}{d^5}) \) and \( \log(\sqrt{a} \cdot b^{\frac{1}{4}} \div c^{\frac{5}{3}}) \). The final expressions are simplified by distributing and combining like terms, offering a clear understanding of logarithmic manipulation.
Takeaways
- 📚 The lesson focuses on expanding a single logarithm into a sum or difference of logarithms using basic properties.
- 🔍 Logarithm of a power is expressed as the exponent times the logarithm of the base, i.e., log(a^n) = n * log(a).
- 🔄 The product rule for logarithms states that log(a * b) can be expanded as log(a) + log(b).
- ➗ The quotient rule for logarithms allows us to express log(a / b) as log(a) - log(b).
- ➕ When expanding a logarithm with multiple terms in the numerator, each term contributes positively to the sum.
- ➖ Conversely, terms in the denominator of a logarithm contribute negatively to the sum.
- 🔢 The problem of log(x/y/z) is expanded to log(x) + log(y) - log(z), reflecting the positive and negative contributions.
- 📈 The example of log(a^2 * b^3 * c^4 * d^5) is expanded by moving exponents to the front and applying the product and quotient rules.
- 📉 The final answer for the complex logarithm problem is simplified to 2 * log(a) + 3 * log(b) - 4 * log(c) - 5 * log(d).
- 🧩 Dealing with roots involves converting them into fractional exponents, such as the square root of a being a^(1/2).
- 📉 For expressions involving roots and exponents, like the cube root of c to the fifth raised to the third power, the cube root is expressed as c^(5/3).
- 📊 The final step in expanding logarithms is to distribute and simplify the coefficients and exponents to reach the simplified form.
Q & A
What are the basic properties of logarithms discussed in the lesson?
-The basic properties discussed include: log(a^n) = n * log(a), log(a * b) = log(a) + log(b), and log(a / b) = log(a) - log(b).
How do you expand the expression log(x / y / z)?
-The expression log(x / y / z) expands to log(x) + log(y) - log(z), considering the positive sign for x and y being on top and the negative sign for z being on the bottom.
What is the expanded form of log(a^2 * b^3 * c^4 / d^5)?
-The expanded form is 2 * log(a) + 3 * log(b) - 4 * log(c) - 5 * log(d), after moving the exponents to the front.
How do you handle exponents when expanding logarithms?
-Exponents are moved to the front of the logarithm, and then they are multiplied by the respective logarithm.
What is the process for expanding the logarithm of a complex expression involving roots and exponents?
-First, move the exponents to the front, then express the roots as exponential fractions, and finally expand the expression using the basic properties of logarithms.
How do you rewrite the square root of a as an exponential expression?
-The square root of a is rewritten as a^(1/2), where the index number is 2.
What is the expanded form of the expression log(sqrt(a) * b^(1/4) / (c^(5/3))^3)?
-The expanded form is (3/2) * log(a) + (3/4) * log(b) - 5 * log(c), after simplifying the expression.
Why do we need to distribute the exponents when expanding logarithms?
-Distributing the exponents is necessary to simplify the expression and to correctly apply the logarithm properties.
Can you provide an example of moving exponents to the front in a logarithmic expression?
-In the expression 3 * log(sqrt(a) * b^(1/4) / (c^(5/3))^3), the exponent 3 is moved to the front, resulting in 3 * log(a^(1/2)) + 3 * log(b^(1/4)) - 3 * log(c^(5/3)).
How do you simplify the expression involving radicals and exponents in logarithms?
-You simplify by expressing the radicals as exponential fractions and then applying the logarithm properties to expand and simplify the expression.
Outlines
📚 Logarithm Expansion Basics
This paragraph introduces the concept of expanding a single logarithm into a sum or difference of logarithms. It reviews fundamental logarithmic properties such as log(a^n) being equivalent to n*log(a), and the ability to split products and quotients into sums and differences respectively. The paragraph also demonstrates how to expand expressions involving division and exponents, emphasizing the importance of sign changes based on the position of the variables (positive for numerators and negative for denominators).
🔍 Expanding Complex Logarithmic Expressions
The second paragraph delves into more complex logarithmic expressions, starting with the expansion of log(x/y)/z into a sum of positive and negative logs based on the variables' positions. It then tackles a more intricate example involving powers and roots, showing how to move exponents to the front and convert roots into fractional exponents. The process involves simplifying the expression step by step, ultimately arriving at a final answer that combines the logs with their respective coefficients and exponents.
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Keywords
💡Logarithm
💡Properties of Logarithms
💡Exponentiation
💡Expansion
💡Base
💡Sign
💡Radicals
💡Exponential Fraction
💡Distribute
💡Simplify
Highlights
Lesson focuses on expanding a single logarithm into a sum or difference of logarithms.
Review of basic logarithmic properties: log(a^n) = n*log(a).
Expansion of log(a*b) as log(a) + log(b).
Explanation of log(a/b) as log(a) - log(b) with sign considerations.
Example problem: expanding log(x*y)/z with positive and negative signs.
Expansion of log(a^2 * b^3 * c^4 * d^5) with exponents moved to the front.
Final answer for the example is 2*log(a) + 3*log(b) - 4*log(c) - 5*log(d).
Approach to expanding log(sqrt(a) * b^1/4 / (c^5)^(1/3)) by moving exponents.
Conversion of radicals to exponential form for expansion.
Expansion of the expression with positive and negative signs based on position.
Moving exponents to the front for the expression 3*log(sqrt(a)) + log(b^1/4) - log(c^5/3).
Final answer for the complex example: 3/2*log(a) + 3/4*log(b) - 5*log(c).
Distributing the exponent to simplify the expression.
Cancellation of the 'three' in the expression for final simplification.
Final simplified answer for the complex logarithmic expression.
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