Question

Write 5 log x + 4 log (x – 2) as a single logarithm.

Answer 1

use this \[\boxed{n\log_b x=\log_bx^n}\]
then this
\[\boxed{\log_b x+\log_by=\log_bxy}\]

Answer 2

what do you get after the first step?

Answer 3

log x5(x – 2)4

Answer 4

log x^5(x – 2)^4 yes

Answer 5

whats next?

Answer 6

well that is looking like a single logarithm to me

Answer 7

so your done \[\checkmark\]