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Simplify (2log_{3} 8 – 3log_{3} 2)

Simplify (2log_{3} 8 – 3log_{3} 2)

  • A.
    (-log_{3} 4)
  • B.
    (-log_{3} 2)
  • C.
    (3log_{3} 2)
  • D.
    (3log_{3} 4)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

(2log_{3} 8 – 3log_{3} 2 = log_{3} 8^{2} – log_{3} 2^{3})

= (log_{3}(frac{64}{8}) )

= (log_{3} 8 = log_{3} 2^{3})

= (3 log_{3} 2)