How do I expand In(m^2n^3)/(sqrt(p))?

1 Answer
Dec 19, 2017

The expression equals #2lnm +3lnn - 1/2lnp#.

Explanation:

Remember you logarithm laws. Given #ln((m^2n^3)/sqrt(p))#, we can use #ln(ab) = lna + lnb# and #ln(a/b) = ln(a - b)#. It's also helpful to know that #ln(a^n) = nlna#.

Therefore:

#= ln(m^2) + ln(n^3) - ln(sqrt(p))#

#=2lnm + 3lnn - 1/2lnp -># because #sqrt(x) = x^(1/2)#

Hopefully this helps!