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To solve this problem, we'll follow these key steps:
Consider the inequality given:
Using the product property of logarithms, we can rewrite this as:
Next, apply the power property to simplify :
Let and . The inequality becomes:
Rearrange to isolate :
Since is less than 1, meaning the inequality reverses when converting back to exponential form:
Converting the expression on the right-hand side to exponential form:
This simplifies to:
Take the exponential of both sides to solve for :
Simplifying gives:
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \log_75-\log_72= \)
When the base is between 0 and 1 (like 1/3), the logarithmic function is decreasing. This means larger inputs give smaller outputs, so when you convert back to exponential form, the inequality direction must reverse!
Use the power rule: . The exponent 2 comes down as a coefficient, making the expression easier to work with.
This equals . The coefficient 3 becomes an exponent on the argument using the power property in reverse.
Since we need , and ln x is only defined for positive x, we automatically have x > 0. Combined with our inequality, we get .
Substitute x = 3: vs . Since 3 > √8 ≈ 2.83, it should satisfy the inequality. Calculate both sides to verify!
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