Math Help - A logarithm

1. A logarithm

how exactly do i do this? i keep getting stumped
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2. Originally Posted by Minieke

how exactly do i do this? i keep getting stumped

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4. Originally Posted by Minieke

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what does this numerical quotient have to do with logarithms?

5. the problem has to be evaluated by using logs

6. maybe the x in italics are multiplication symbols and logarithm will be used to simplify the expression

7. Can you further explain the problem please? Directions, other info, etc.

8. Originally Posted by eXist
Can you further explain the problem please? Directions, other info, etc.
i did, the only directions are to solve by using logs

9. then let y = ,

Then,

log y = (1/3)log(24-34) + log(201.7) - (1/3)log(3.67)-(1/2)log (16.72)

y = antilog[(1/3)log(24-34)+log(201.7)-(1/3)log(3.67)-(1/2)log(16.72)];

BUT, this alone should bother you: (1/3)log(24-34)