If logb^z=1/3logb^x+logb^y, write z in terms of x and y.
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I think maybe you should have started all these a bit earlier.
To solve for z in terms of x and y, we can use properties of logarithms. Here are the steps to solve the equation:
Step 1: Simplify the equation using logarithm properties.
Using the property logb^a + logb^c = logb^(ac), we can simplify the right side of the equation:
logb^z = (1/3)logb^x + logb^y
Applying the property, we get:
logb^z = logb^(x^(1/3)) + logb^y
Step 2: Combine the two logarithms on the right side of the equation using the property logb^a + logb^c = logb^(ac).
logb^z = logb^(x^(1/3) * y)
Step 3: Rewrite the equation in exponential form.
Using the property logb^a = c is equivalent to b^c = a, we can rewrite the equation as:
b^logb^z = b^logb^(x^(1/3) * y)
Step 4: Simplify the left side of the equation.
The left side of the equation simplifies to:
z = b^(logb^(x^(1/3) * y))
Step 5: Evaluate the right side of the equation.
Since logb^(x^(1/3) * y) is the exponent we need to raise b to in order to get x^(1/3) * y, the equation can be further simplified to:
z = x^(1/3) * y
Therefore, z = x^(1/3) * y in terms of x and y.
It's important to recheck the steps and ensure they are accurate.