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C2 log questions.

Ok so for the first question I just need someone to confirm what I am doing is right cause i'm not completely sure i'm doing it right. Where as the other one I am completely stuck.

Log2(x+1) - Log2 x = Log27


So I know what to do but i'm confused do I work out this equation and make it equal Log7/Log2 = 2.81?


Given that log2x = a Find in terms of a, the simplest form of

a.) log2x (16x)

So i'm not really sure what to do with these we have hardly covered them in class would it be something like 16x+a? I really don't know :frown:
Any help appreciated:smile:
Original post by I_Like_Maths
Ok so for the first question I just need someone to confirm what I am doing is right cause i'm not completely sure i'm doing it right. Where as the other one I am completely stuck.

Log2(x+1) - Log2 x = Log27


So I know what to do but i'm confused do I work out this equation and make it equal Log7/Log2




There is no need to introduce log into this question .... I really cannot imagine what you did here

Do you know the log(a) + log(b) = log(ab) rule and the one for subtraction
Original post by TenOfThem
There is no need to introduce log into this question .... I really cannot imagine what you did here

Do you know the log(a) + log(b) = log(ab) rule and the one for subtraction


Sorry I think it was worded badly on my part rather than anything else.
Yes I understand the laws of logs so log(a) - log(b) = Log(a/b)

However what I am confused by is the log27 at the end of the equation.
So normally say Log (x+3) - Log x = 1

I would then Anti log this and get (x+3)/x = 10

Sorry if I worded it poorly mate.
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by I_Like_Maths
Sorry I think it was worded badly on my part rather than anything else.
Yes I understand the laws of logs so log(a) + Log(b) = log(a/b)

However what I am confused by is the log27 at the end of the equation.
So normally say Log (x+3) - Log x = 1

I would then Anti log this and get (x+3)/x = 10

Sorry if I worded it poorly mate.


So you know that log2x+3x=log27\log_2 \dfrac{x+3}{x} = \log_2 7

So raise both sides to the power of 2 (anti log)
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by TenOfThem
I assume that you meant - not +


So you know that log2x+3x=log27\log_2 \dfrac{x+3}{x} = \log_2 7

So raise both sides to the power of 2 (anti log)


I did sorry I edited it after I realised, Today has been a long day.

Ok sorry if I am being really dumb but would Log2​7 raised to the power of 2 just equal 7? I find logs really difficult -.-
Original post by I_Like_Maths
I did sorry I edited it after I realised, Today has been a long day.

Ok sorry if I am being really dumb but would Log2​7 raised to the power of 2 just equal 7? I find logs really difficult -.-


That is correct

If log(a) = log(b) then a=b
Original post by TenOfThem
That is correct

If log(a) = log(b) then a=b


Ok thanks for your help and having the patience of a saint:smile:

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