Question

how to simplify 5ln(5)-5ln(1) to a single logart=ithm

Answer 1

If you recognize that ln 1 = 0, the problem becomes much simpler.

Rule: a ln b = ln b^a

Therefore, 5 ln 5 = ln ( ? )

Answer 2

ln5^5?

Answer 3

thank you! i got it

Answer 4

or ln (5^5), or, better yet, \[\ln 5^{5}\]

Answer 5

Good going! :)