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Let b > 1. Find the value of 

logb(23)+logb(32).

 Apr 25, 2023
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logb(23)+logb(32)=1

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 Apr 25, 2023
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Let x=logb(23) and y=logb(23)

 

Then bx=23 and by=32

 

Multiplying the two gives us bx×by=bx+y=1

 

Now, notice that the only way the expression equals 1 is if x+y=0.

 

Note: In general, logb(x)+logb(y)=logb(xy)

 Apr 26, 2023

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