Logarithms

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1(a)Exercise 8(A)

The value of $\text{log}_{\sqrt{2}} \space 8$ is :

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Let value of $\text{log}_{\sqrt{2}} \space 8$ be x.

$$\begin{aligned}\therefore \text{log}_{\sqrt{2}} \space 8 = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{2})^x = 8 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{2})^x = (\sqrt{2})^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 6.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 8(A)

If log4 x = 2.5, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log4 x = 2.5

⇒ x = 42.5

⇒ x = 42 + 0.5

⇒ x = 42.40.5

⇒ x = $16.(4)^{\frac{1}{2}}$

⇒ x = $16.(2^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}$

⇒ x = 16 × 2 = 32.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 8(A)

If $\text{log}_{\sqrt{3}} \space x = 4$, the value of x is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{\sqrt{3}} \space x = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = (\sqrt{3})^4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 9.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 8(A)

If logx 64 = 1.5, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ logx 64 = 1.5

⇒ 64 = x1.5

⇒ 64 = (x)0.5 + 0.5 + 0.5

⇒ 64 = x0.5.x0.5.x0.5

⇒ 64 = $\sqrt{x} \times \sqrt{x} \times \sqrt{x}$

⇒ $4^3 = (\sqrt{x})^3$

⇒ $\sqrt{x} = 4$

Squaring both sides, we get :

⇒ $(\sqrt{x})^2 = 4^2$

⇒ x = 16.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 8(A)

If log2 (x2 - 4) = 5, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log2 (x2 - 4) = 5

⇒ x2 - 4 = 25

⇒ x2 - 4 = 32

⇒ x2 = 32 + 4

⇒ x2 = 36

⇒ x = $\sqrt{36}$

⇒ x = $\pm 6$.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(f)Exercise 8(A)

If log10 x = a, the value of 10a - 1 in terms of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log10 x = a

⇒ x = 10a .......(1)

We need to find the value of:

⇒ 10a - 1

⇒ 10a.10-1

Substituting value of 10a from equation (1), in above equation, we get :

⇒ x.10-1

⇒ $\frac{x}{10}$.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

2Exercise 8(A)

Express each of the following in logarithmic form :

(i) 53 = 125

(ii) 3-2 = $\frac{1}{9}$

(iii) 10-3 = 0.001

(iv) $(81)^{\frac{3}{4}} = 27$

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(i) Given,

⇒ 53 = 125

⇒ log5125 = 3.

Hence, required logarithmic form is log5 125 = 3.

(ii) Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3^{-2} = \frac{1}{9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{3} \space {\frac{1}{9}} = -2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, required logarithmic form is $\text{log}_{3} \space {\frac{1}{9}} = -2.$

(iii) Given,

⇒ 10-3 = 0.001

⇒ log10 0.001 = -3.

Hence, required logarithmic form is log10 0.001 = -3.

(iv) Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow (81)^{\frac{3}{4}} = 27 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{81} \space 27 = \frac{3}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, required logarithmic form is $\text{log}_{81} \space 27 = \frac{3}{4}.$

3Exercise 8(A)

Express each of the following in exponential form :

(i) log8 0.125 = -1

(ii) log10 0.01 = -2

(iii) loga A = x

(iv) log10 1 = 0

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(i) Given,

⇒ log8 0.125 = -1

⇒ 8-1 = 0.125

Hence, required exponential form is 8-1 = 0.125

(ii) Given,

⇒ log10 0.01 = -2

⇒ 10-2 = 0.01

Hence, required exponential form is 10-2 = 0.01

(iii) Given,

⇒ loga A = x

⇒ ax = A.

Hence, required exponential form is ax = A.

(iv) Given,

⇒ log10 1 = 0

⇒ 100 = 1.

Hence, required exponential form is 100 = 1.

4Exercise 8(A)

Solve for x : log10 x = -2.

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Given,

⇒ log10 x = -2

⇒ x = 10-2 = $\frac{1}{100}$ = 0.01

Hence, x = 0.01

5(i)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 100 to the base 10.

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Let,

⇒ log10 100 = x

⇒ 100 = 10x

⇒ 102 = 10x

⇒ x = 2.

Hence, required value = 2.

5(ii)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 0.1 to the base 10.

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Let,

⇒ log10 0.1 = x

⇒ (10)x = 0.1

⇒ 10x = $\frac{1}{10}$

⇒ 10x = (10-1)

⇒ x = -1.

Hence, required value = -1.

5(iii)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 0.001 to the base 10.

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Let,

⇒ log10 (0.001) = x

⇒ (10)x = 0.001

⇒ $10^x = \frac{1}{1000}$

⇒ 10x = $\frac{1}{10^3}$

⇒ 10x = 10-3

⇒ x = -3.

Hence, required value = -3.

5(iv)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 32 to the base 4.

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Let,

⇒ log4 32 = x

⇒ 32 = 4x

⇒ (2)5 = (22)x

⇒ (2)5 = (2)2x

⇒ 2x = 5

⇒ x = $\frac{5}{2}$.

Hence, required value = $\frac{5}{2}$.

5(v)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 0.125 to the base 2.

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Let,

⇒ log2 (0.125) = x

⇒ 0.125 = 2x

⇒ $\frac{125}{1000} = 2^x$

⇒ $\frac{1}{8} = 2^x$

⇒ $\frac{1}{2^3} = 2^x$

⇒ 2-3 = 2x

⇒ x = -3.

Hence, required value = -3.

5(vi)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of $\frac{1}{16}$ to the base 4.

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Let,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{(4)} \space \frac{1}{16} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{16} = 4^x\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{4^2} = 4^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4^x = 4^{-2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = -2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, required value = -2.

5(vii)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of 27 to the base 9.

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Let,

⇒ log9 27 = x

⇒ 27 = 9x

⇒ 33 = (32)x

⇒ 33 = 32x

⇒ 2x = 3

⇒ x = $\frac{3}{2}$.

Hence, required value = $\frac{3}{2}$.

5(viii)Exercise 8(A)

Find the logarithm of $\frac{1}{81}$ to the base 27.

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Let,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{27} \space \Big(\frac{1}{81}\Big) = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{81} = 27^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \Big(\frac{1}{3^4}\Big) = (3^3)^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3^{-4} = 3^{3x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x = -4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = -\frac{4}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, required value = $-\frac{4}{3}$.

6(i)Exercise 8(A)

State, true or false :

If log10 x = a, then 10x = a

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Given,

⇒ log10 x = a

⇒ 10a = x

Hence, the statement "If log10 x = a, then 10x = a" is false.

6(ii)Exercise 8(A)

State, true or false :

If xy = z, then y = logz x

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Given,

⇒ xy = z

⇒ logx z = y.

Hence, the statement "If xy = z, then y = logz x" is false.

6(iii)Exercise 8(A)

State, true or false :

log2 8 = 3 and log8 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$.

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Given,

⇒ log2 8 = 3

⇒ 23 = 8

⇒ 8 = 8, which is true.

Given,

⇒ log8 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$

⇒ $8^{\frac{1}{3}}$ = 2

⇒ $(2^3)^{\frac{1}{3}}$ = 2

⇒ 2 = 2, which is true.

Hence, the statement "log2 8 = 3 and log8 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$" is True.

7(i)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if log3 x = 0

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Given,

⇒ log3 x = 0

⇒ x = 30

⇒ x = 1.

Hence, x = 1.

7(ii)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if logx 2 = -1

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Given,

⇒ logx 2 = -1

⇒ (x)-1 = 2

⇒ $\frac{1}{x} = 2$

⇒ x = $\frac{1}{2}$.

Hence, x = $\frac{1}{2}$.

7(iii)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if log9 243 = x

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Given,

⇒ log9 243 = x

⇒ 243 = 9x

⇒ 35 = (32)x

⇒ 35 = 32x

⇒ 2x = 5

⇒ x = $\frac{5}{2} = 2\frac{1}{2}$.

Hence, x = $2\frac{1}{2}$.

7(iv)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if log5 (x - 7) = 1

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Given,

⇒ log5 (x - 7) = 1

⇒ x - 7 = 51

⇒ x - 7 = 5

⇒ x = 5 + 7 = 12.

Hence, x = 12.

7(v)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if log4 32 = x - 4

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Given,

⇒ log4 32 = x - 4

⇒ 32 = 4x - 4

⇒ 25 = (22)x - 4

⇒ 25 = 22(x - 4)

⇒ 25 = 22x - 8

⇒ 5 = 2x - 8

⇒ 2x = 8 + 5

⇒ 2x = 13

⇒ x = $\frac{13}{2} = 6\frac{1}{2}$.

Hence, x = $6\frac{1}{2}$.

7(vi)Exercise 8(A)

Find x, if log7 (2x2 - 1) = 2

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Given,

⇒ log7 (2x2 - 1) = 2

⇒ 2x2 - 1 = 72

⇒ 2x2 - 1 = 49

⇒ 2x2 = 49 + 1

⇒ 2x2 = 50

⇒ x2 = $\frac{50}{2}$

⇒ x2 = 25

⇒ x = $\sqrt{25} = \pm 5$.

Hence, x = $\pm 5$.

8(i)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log10 0.01

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Let,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{10} \space (0.01) = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.01 = 10^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{100} = 10^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{10^2} = 10^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10^{-2} = 10^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = -2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log10 0.01 = -2.

8(ii)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log2 (1 ÷ 8)

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Let,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{2} \space (1 ÷ 8) = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1 ÷ 8 = 2^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{8} = 2^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2^3} = 2^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2^{-3} = 2^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = -3.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log2 (1 ÷ 8) = -3.

8(iii)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log5 1

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Let,

⇒ log5 1 = x

⇒ 1 = 5x

⇒ 50 = 5x

⇒ x = 0.

Hence, log5 1 = 0.

8(iv)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log5 125

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Let,

⇒ log5 125 = x

⇒ 125 = 5x

⇒ 53 = 5x

⇒ x = 3.

Hence, log5 125 = 3.

8(v)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log16 8

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Let,

⇒ log16 8 = x

⇒ 8 = 16x

⇒ 23 = (24)x

⇒ 23 = 24x

⇒ 4x = 3

⇒ x = $\frac{3}{4}$.

Hence, log16 8 = $\frac{3}{4}$.

8(vi)Exercise 8(A)

Evaluate log0.5 16

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Let,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{0.5} \space 16 = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 16 = (0.5)^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 16 = \Big(\frac{5}{10}\Big)^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2^4 = \Big(\frac{1}{2}\Big)^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2^4 = (2^{-1})^x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2^4 = 2^{-x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -x = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = -4.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log0.5 16 = -4.

9Exercise 8(A)

If loga m = n, express an - 1 in terms of a and m.

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Given,

⇒ loga m = n

⇒ m = an

We need to find the value of:

an - 1

⇒ an.a-1

⇒ m.a-1

⇒ $\frac{m}{a}$.

Hence, an - 1 = $\frac{m}{a}$.

10Exercise 8(A)

Given log2 x = m and log5 y = n.

(i) Express 2m - 3 in terms of x.

(ii) Express 53n + 2 in terms of y.

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Given,

⇒ log2 x = m and log5 y = n

⇒ x = 2m ......(1)

and,

⇒ y = 5n .......(2)

(i) Given,

⇒ 2m - 3

⇒ 2m.2-3

⇒ $\frac{2^m}{2^3}$

Substituting value of x from equation (1) in above equation, we get :

⇒ $\frac{x}{8}$.

Hence, 2m - 3 = $\frac{x}{8}$.

(ii) Given,

⇒ 53n + 2

⇒ (5n)3.52

Substituting value of 5n from equation (2) in above equation, we get :

⇒ 25y3

Hence, 53n + 2 = 25y3.

1(a)Exercise 8(B)

The value of 3 + log5 5-2

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Given,

⇒ 3 + log5 5-2

⇒ 3 + (-2log5 5)

⇒ 3 + (-2 × 1)

⇒ 3 - 2

⇒ 1.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 8(B)

The value of log5 75 - log5 3 is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space 75 - \text{log}_{5} \space 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space {\frac{75}{3}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space 25 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space 5^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times \text{log}_{5} \space 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 8(B)

The value of log5 125 ÷ log5 $\sqrt{5}$ is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space 125 ÷ \text{log}_{5} \space \sqrt{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{5} \space 5^3 ÷ \text{log}_{5} \space (5)^{\frac{1}{2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 \times \text{log}_{5} \space 5 ÷ \frac{1}{2} \times \text{log}_{5} \space 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 \times 1 ÷ \frac{1}{2} \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 ÷ \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 \times 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 8(B)

The value of $(\sqrt{x})^{\text{4log}_{x} \space a}$ is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow (\sqrt{x})^{\text{4log}_{x} \space a} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x^{\frac{1}{2}})^{\text{4log}_{x} \space a} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x)^{\frac{1}{2} \times \text{4log}_{x} \space a} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x)^{\text{2log}_{x} \space a} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x)^{\text{log}_{x} \space a^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 8(B)

If $\frac{\text{log }125}{\text{log } \frac{1}{5}}$ = log x, the value of x is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log }125}{\text{log } \frac{1}{5}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log }5^3}{\text{log } 5^{-1}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3\text{log }5}{-1\text{log } 5} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -3 = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 10^{-3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{10^3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{1000} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 0.001\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(f)Exercise 8(B)

If log (x - 5) + log (x + 5) = 2 log 12, the positive value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log (x - 5) + log (x + 5) = 2 log 12

⇒ log (x - 5)(x + 5) = log 122

⇒ log (x2 + 5x - 5x - 25) = log 144

⇒ log (x2 - 25) = log 144

⇒ x2 - 25 = 144

⇒ x2 = 144 + 25

⇒ x2 = 169

⇒ x = $\sqrt{169}$

⇒ x = $\pm 13$.

So, positive value of x = 13.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

2(i)Exercise 8(B)

Express in terms of log 2 and log 3 :

log 36

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 36

⇒ log (22 × 32)

⇒ log 22 + log 32

⇒ 2 log 2 + 2 log 3.

Hence, log 36 = 2 log 2 + 2 log 3.

2(ii)Exercise 8(B)

Express in terms of log 2 and log 3 :

log 144

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 144

⇒ log (24 × 32)

⇒ log 24 + log 32

⇒ 4 log 2 + 2 log 3.

Hence, log 144 = 4 log 2 + 2 log 3.

2(iii)Exercise 8(B)

Express in terms of log 2 and log 3 :

log 4.5

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 4.5

⇒ log $\frac{45}{10}$

⇒ log $\frac{9}{2}$

⇒ log 9 - log 2

⇒ log 32 - log 2

⇒ 2 log 3 - log 2.

Hence, log 4.5 = 2 log 3 - log 2.

2(iv)Exercise 8(B)

Express in terms of log 2 and log 3 :

$\text{log } \frac{26}{51} - \text{log } \frac{91}{119}$

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{26}{51} - \text{log } \frac{91}{119} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \Big(\frac{26}{51} ÷ \frac{91}{119}\Big) \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \Big(\frac{26}{51} \times \frac{119}{91}\Big) \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{3094}{4641} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{2}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 2 - \text{log 3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\text{log } \frac{26}{51} - \text{log } \frac{91}{119} = \text{log 2 - log 3}$.

2(v)Exercise 8(B)

Express in terms of log 2 and log 3 :

$\text{log } \frac{75}{16} - \text{2 log } \frac{5}{9} + \text{log } \frac{32}{243}$

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{75}{16} - \text{2 log } \frac{5}{9} + \text{log } \frac{32}{243} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

⇒ (log 75 - log 16) - 2 (log 5 - log 9) + (log 32 - log 243)

⇒ log 75 - log 16 - 2 log 5 + 2 log 9 + log 32 - log 243

⇒ log 75 - log 16 - log 52 + log 92 + log 32 - log 243

⇒ log 75 - log 16 - log 25 + log 81 + log 32 - log 243

⇒ log 75 + log 81 + log 32 - log 16 - log 25 - log 243

⇒ log 75 + log 81 + log 32 - (log 16 + log 25 + log 243)

⇒ log (75 × 81 × 32) - log (16 × 25 × 243)

⇒ log $\frac{75 \times 81 \times 32}{16 \times 25 \times 243}$

⇒ log 2.

Hence, $\text{log } \frac{75}{16} - \text{2 log } \frac{5}{9} + \text{log } \frac{32}{243}$ = log 2.

3(i)Exercise 8(B)

Express the following in a form free from logarithm :

2 log x - log y = 1

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Given,

⇒ 2 log x - log y = 1

⇒ log x2 - log y = 1

⇒ log $\frac{x^2}{y}$ = 1

⇒ $\frac{x^2}{y}$ = 101

⇒ x2 = 10y.

Hence, required equation is x2 = 10y.

3(ii)Exercise 8(B)

Express the following in a form free from logarithm :

2 log x + 3 log y = log a

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Given,

⇒ 2 log x + 3 log y = log a

⇒ log x2 + log y3 = log a

⇒ log (x2.y3) = log a

⇒ x2.y3 = a

Hence, required equation is x2y3 = a.

3(iii)Exercise 8(B)

Express the following in a form free from logarithm :

a log x - b log y = 2 log 3

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Given,

⇒ a log x - b log y = 2 log 3

⇒ log xa - log yb = log 32

⇒ log $\Big(\frac{x^a}{y^b}\Big)$ = log 32

⇒ log $\Big(\frac{x^a}{y^b}\Big)$ = log 9

⇒ $\Big(\frac{x^a}{y^b}\Big) = 9$

⇒ xa = 9yb.

Hence, required equation is xa = 9yb.

4(i)Exercise 8(B)

Evaluate :

log 5 + log 8 - 2 log 2

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Evaluating the expression,

⇒ log 5 + log 8 - 2 log 2

⇒ log 5 + log 8 - log 22

⇒ log $\frac{5 \times 8}{2^2}$

⇒ log $\frac{40}{4}$

⇒ log 10

⇒ 1.

Hence, log 5 + log 8 - 2 log 2 = 1.

4(ii)Exercise 8(B)

Evaluate :

log10 8 + log10 25 + 2 log10 3 - log10 18

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Evaluating the expression,

⇒ log10 8 + log10 25 + 2 log10 3 - log10 18

⇒ log10 8 + log10 25 + log10 32 - log10 18

⇒ log10 $\frac{8 \times 25 \times 3^2}{18}$

⇒ log10 $\frac{1800}{18}$

⇒ log10 100

⇒ log10 102

⇒ 2 × log10 10

⇒ 2 × 1

⇒ 2.

Hence, log10 8 + log10 25 + 2 log10 3 - log10 18 = 2.

4(iii)Exercise 8(B)

Evaluate :

$\text{log 4} + \frac{1}{3}\text{ log 125} - \frac{1}{5}\text{ log 32}$

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Evaluating the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log 4} + \frac{1}{3}\text{ log 125} - \frac{1}{5}\text{ log 32} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 4} + \frac{1}{3}\text{ log 5}^3 - \frac{1}{5}\text{ log 2}^5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 4 + log (5)}^{\Big(3 \times \frac{1}{3}\Big)} - \text{log (2)}^{\Big(5 \times \frac{1}{5}\Big)} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 4 + log 5 - log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{4 \times 5}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{20}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\text{log 4} + \frac{1}{3}\text{ log 125} - \frac{1}{5}\text{ log 32}$ = 1.

5Exercise 8(B)

Prove that :

$\text{2 log }\frac{15}{18} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} = \text{log 2}$

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To prove:

$\text{2 log }\frac{15}{18} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} = \text{log 2}$

Solving L.H.S. of the equation, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{2 log }\frac{15}{18} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \Big(\frac{15}{18}\Big)^2 + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{225}{324} + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{\frac{225}{324} \times \frac{4}{9}}{\frac{25}{162}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{\frac{900}{2916}}{\frac{25}{162}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{900 \times 162}{25 \times 2916} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{145800}{72900} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 2.\end{aligned}$$

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, proved that $\text{2 log }\frac{15}{18} - \text{log } \frac{25}{162} + \text{log } \frac{4}{9} = \text{log 2}$.

6Exercise 8(B)

Find x, if :

x - log 48 + 3 log 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$ log 125 - log 3

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Given,

⇒ x - log 48 + 3 log 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$ log 125 - log 3

⇒ x - log 48 + log 23 = log $(125)^{\frac{1}{3}}$ - log 3

⇒ x - log 48 + log 8 = log $(5^3)^{\frac{1}{3}}$ - log 3

⇒ x - log 48 + log 8 = log 5 - log 3

⇒ x = log 5 + log 48 - log 3 - log 8

⇒ x = (log 5 + log 48) - (log 3 + log 8)

⇒ x = log (5 × 48) - log (3 × 8)

⇒ x = log 240 - log 24

⇒ x = log $\frac{240}{24}$

⇒ x = log 10

⇒ x = 1.

Hence, x = 1.

7Exercise 8(B)

Express log10 2 + 1 in the form of log10 x.

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Given,

⇒ log10 2 + 1

⇒ log10 2 + log10 10

⇒ log10 (2 × 10)

⇒ log10 20.

Hence, log10 2 + 1 = log10 20.

8(i)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

log10 (x - 10) = 1

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Given,

⇒ log10 (x - 10) = 1

⇒ x - 10 = 101

⇒ x - 10 = 10

⇒ x = 10 + 10 = 20.

Hence, x = 20.

8(ii)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

log (x2 - 21) = 2

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Given,

⇒ log (x2 - 21) = 2

⇒ x2 - 21 = 102

⇒ x2 - 21 = 100

⇒ x2 = 100 + 21

⇒ x2 = 121

⇒ x = $\sqrt{121}$

⇒ x = $\pm 11$.

Hence, x = $\pm 11$.

8(iii)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

log (x - 2) + log (x + 2) = log 5

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Given,

⇒ log (x - 2) + log (x + 2) = log 5

⇒ log (x - 2)(x + 2) = log 5

⇒ log (x2 + 2x - 2x - 4) = log 5

⇒ log (x2 - 4) = log 5

⇒ x2 - 4 = 5

⇒ x2 = 5 + 4

⇒ x2 = 9

⇒ x = $\sqrt{9} = \pm 3$.

Since, x cannot be negative as that will make (x - 2) and (x + 2) negative.

Hence, x = 3.

8(iv)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

log (x + 5) + log (x - 5) = 4 log 2 + 2 log 3

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Given,

⇒ log (x + 5) + log (x - 5) = 4 log 2 + 2 log 3

⇒ log (x + 5)(x - 5) = log 24 + log 32

⇒ log (x2 - 5x + 5x - 25) = log (24 × 32)

⇒ log (x2 - 25) = log (16 × 9)

⇒ log (x2 - 25) = log 144

⇒ x2 - 25 = 144

⇒ x2 = 144 + 25

⇒ x2 = 169

⇒ x = $\sqrt{169} = \pm 13$.

Since, x cannot be negative as that will make (x + 5) and (x - 5) negative.

Hence, x = 13.

9(i)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

$\frac{\text{log 81}}{\text{log 27}}$ = x

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 81}}{\text{log 27}} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 3}^4}{\text{log 3}^3} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{4 log 3}}{\text{3 log 3}} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{3} = 1\frac{1}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = $1\frac{1}{3}$.

9(ii)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

$\frac{\text{log 128}}{\text{log 32}}$ = x

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 128}}{\text{log 32}} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 2}^7}{\text{log 2}^5} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{7 log 2}}{\text{5 log 2}} = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{7}{5} = 1.4\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 1.4

9(iii)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

$\frac{\text{log 64}}{\text{log 8}}$ = log x

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 64}}{\text{log 8}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 2}^6}{\text{log 2}^3} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{6 log 2}}{\text{3 log 2}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log x} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 10^2 = 100.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 100.

9(iv)Exercise 8(B)

Solve for x :

$\frac{\text{log 225}}{\text{log 15}}$ = log x

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 225}}{\text{log 15}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 15}^2}{\text{log 15}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{2 log 15}}{\text{log 15}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log x} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 10^2 = 100.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 100.

10Exercise 8(B)

Given log x = m + n and log y = m - n, express the value of log $\frac{10x}{y^2}$ in terms of m and n.

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Given,

⇒ log x = m + n

⇒ x = 10m + n ........(1)

Given,

⇒ log y = m - n

⇒ y = 10m - n ........(2)

Substituting value of x and y from equation (1) and equation (2) in log $\frac{10x}{y^2}$, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log} \frac{10x}{y^2} = \text{log } \frac{10 \times 10^{m + n}}{(10^{m - n})^2} \\[1em] = \text{log } \frac{10^{m + n + 1}}{10^{2(m - n)}} \\[1em] = \text{log } 10^{m + n + 1 - 2(m - n)} \\[1em] = \text{log } 10^{m + n + 1 - 2m + 2n} \\[1em] = \text{log } 10^{3n - m + 1} \\[1em] = (3n - m + 1) \text{ log} 10 \\[1em] = (3n - m + 1) \times 1 \\[1em] = 3n - m + 1 \\[1em] = 1 - m + 3n\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log $\frac{10x}{y^2}$ = 1 - m + 3n.

11(i)Exercise 8(B)

State, true or false :

log 1 × log 1000 = 0

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Given,

log 1 × log 1000 = 0

Solving L.H.S. of the above equation, we get :

⇒ log 1 × log 1000

⇒ 0 × log 1000

⇒ 0.

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, the statement "log 1 × log 1000 = 0" is true.

11(ii)Exercise 8(B)

State, true or false :

$\frac{\text{log x}}{\text{log y}}$ = log x - log y

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Given,

$\frac{\text{log x}}{\text{log y}}$ = log x - log y

Solving R.H.S. of the above equation, we get :

⇒ log x - log y

⇒ log $\frac{x}{y}$.

Since, L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.

Hence, the statement $\frac{\text{log x}}{\text{log y}} = \text{log x} - \text{log y}$ is false.

11(iii)Exercise 8(B)

State, true or false :

If $\frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 5}}$ = log x, then x = 2

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Given,

$\frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 5}}$ = log x

Solving the equation, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 5}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 5}^2}{\text{log 5}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{2 log 5}}{\text{log 5}} = \text{log x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log x} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 10^2 = 100.\end{aligned}$$

Since, x is not equal to 2.

Hence, the statement $\frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 5}}$ = log x, then x = 2 is false.

11(iv)Exercise 8(B)

State, true or false :

log x × log y = log x + log y

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Given,

log x × log y = log x + log y

Solving the R.H.S. of the above equation, we get :

⇒ log x + log y

⇒ log xy

Since, L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.

Hence, the statement log x × log y = log x + log y is false.

12(i)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log 12 in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log102 = a and log103 = b

Simplifying the expression :

⇒ log 12

⇒ log (22 × 3)

⇒ log 22 + log 3

⇒ 2 log 2 + log 3

⇒ 2a + b.

Hence, log 12 = 2a + b.

12(ii)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log 2.25 in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log102 = a and log103 = b

Simplifying the expression :

⇒ log 2.25

⇒ log $\frac{225}{100}$

⇒ log $\frac{9}{4}$

⇒ log 9 - log 4

⇒ log 32 - log 22

⇒ 2 log 3 - 2 log 2

⇒ 2b - 2a.

Hence, log 2.25 = 2b - 2a.

12(iii)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log $2\frac{1}{4}$ in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b

Simplifying the expression :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } 2\frac{1}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{9}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 9 - log 4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 3}^2 - \text{log 2}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 log 3 - 2 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2b - 2a}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\text{log } 2\frac{1}{4}$ = 2b - 2a.

12(iv)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log 5.4 in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b

Simplifying the expression :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } 5.4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{54}{10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 54 - log 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log }(2 \times 3^3) - 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 2} + \text{log }3^3 - 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 2 + 3 log 3} - 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a + 3b - 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log 5.4 = a + 3b - 1.

12(v)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log 60 in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b

Simplifying the expression :

⇒ log 60

⇒ log (2 × 3 × 10)

⇒ log 2 + log 3 + log 10

⇒ a + b + 1.

Hence, log 60 = a + b + 1.

12(vi)Exercise 8(B)

If log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b; express log $3\frac{1}{8}$ in terms of 'a' and 'b'.

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Given,

log10 2 = a and log10 3 = b

Simplifying the expression :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } 3\frac{1}{8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{25}{8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 25 - log 8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 5}^2 - \text{log 2}^3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 log 5 - 3 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 log } \frac{10}{2} - \text{3 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 (log 10 - log 2)} - \text{3 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 log 10 - 2 log 2 - 3 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times 1 - \text{5 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 - 5a.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\text{log } 3\frac{1}{8}$ = 2 - 5a.

13(i)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of log 12.

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 12

⇒ log (22 × 3)

⇒ log 22 + log 3

⇒ 2 log 2 + log 3

⇒ 2 × 0.3010 + 0.4771

⇒ 0.6020 + 0.4771

⇒ 1.0791

Hence, log 12 = 1.0791

13(ii)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of log 1.2.

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 1.2

⇒ log $\frac{12}{10}$

⇒ log 12 - log 10

⇒ log (22 × 3) - log 10

⇒ log 22 + log 3 - log 10

⇒ 2 log 2 + log 3 - 1

⇒ 2 × 0.3010 + 0.4771 - 1

⇒ 0.6020 + 0.4771 - 1

⇒ 1.0791 - 1

⇒ 0.0791

Hence, log 1.2 = 0.0791

13(iii)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of log 3.6.

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 3.6

⇒ log $\frac{36}{10}$

⇒ log 36 - log 10

⇒ log (12 × 3) - log 10

⇒ log 12 + log 3 - log 10

⇒ log (22 × 3) + log 3 - log 10

⇒ log 22 + log 3 + log 3 - log 10

⇒ 2 log 2 + 2 log 3 - 1

⇒ 2 × 0.3010 + 2 × 0.4771 - 1

⇒ 0.6020 + 0.9542 - 1

⇒ 1.5562 - 1

⇒ 0.5562

Hence, log 3.6 = 0.5562

13(iv)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of log 15.

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 15

⇒ log (3 × 5)

⇒ log 3 + log 5

⇒ log 3 + log $\frac{10}{2}$

⇒ log 3 + log 10 - log 2

⇒ 0.4771 + 1 - 0.3010

⇒ 1.1761

Hence, log 15 = 1.1761

13(v)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of log 25.

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log 25

⇒ log 52

⇒ 2 log 5

⇒ 2 log $\frac{10}{2}$

⇒ 2(log 10 - log 2)

⇒ 2(1 - 0.3010)

⇒ 2 × 0.699

⇒ 1.3980

Hence, log 25 = 1.3980

13(vi)Exercise 8(B)

If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 3 = 0.4771; find the value of $\frac{2}{3}$ log 8.

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} \text{ log 8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} \text{ log 2}^3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} \times 3 \text{ log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \text{log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times 0.3010 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.6020\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{2}{3}$ log 8 = 0.6020

14Exercise 8(B)

Given 2 log10 x + 1 = log10 250, find :

(i) x

(ii) log10 2x

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(i) Given,

⇒ 2 log10 x + 1 = log10 250

⇒ log10 x2 + log10 10 = log10 250

⇒ log10 (x2 × 10) = log10 250

⇒ log10 (10x2) = log10 250

⇒ 10x2 = 250

⇒ x2 = $\frac{250}{10}$

⇒ x2 = 25

⇒ x = $\sqrt{25}$ = 5.

Hence, x = 5.

(ii) Substituting value of x in log10 2x, we get :

⇒ log10 2x

⇒ log10 2(5)

⇒ log10 10

⇒ 1.

Hence, log10 2x = 1.

15Exercise 8(B)

Given 3 log x + $\frac{1}{2}$ log y = 2, express y in terms of x.

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{3 log x} + \frac{1}{2} \text{log y} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } x^3 + \text{log } y^{\frac{1}{2}} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } x^3\sqrt{y} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^3\sqrt{y} = 10^2\end{aligned}$$

Squaring both sides, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow (x^3\sqrt{y})^2 = (10^2)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^6y = 10^4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = \frac{10^4}{x^6} = 10000x^{-6}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, y = 10000x-6.

1(a)Exercise 8(C)

If log2 (log3 x) = 4, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log2 (log3 x) = 4

⇒ log3 x = 24

⇒ log3 x = 16

⇒ x = 316.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 8(C)

If log (5x - 4) - log (x + 1) = log 4, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log (5x - 4) - log (x + 1) = log 4

⇒ log $\frac{5x - 4}{x + 1}$ = log 4

⇒ $\frac{5x - 4}{x + 1} = 4$

⇒ 5x - 4 = 4(x + 1)

⇒ 5x - 4 = 4x + 4

⇒ 5x - 4x = 4 + 4

⇒ x = 8.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 8(C)

If log x - log (2x - 1) = 1, the value of x is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } x - \text{log } (2x - 1) = 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{x}{2x - 1} = \text{log } 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2x - 1} = 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 10(2x - 1) \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 20x - 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 20x - x = 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 19x = 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{10}{19}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 8(C)

If x = log $\frac{3}{5}, \text{ y = log } \frac{5}{4}\text{ and z = 2 log } \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, the value of x + y - z is :

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Solving,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + y - z = \text{log } \frac{3}{5} + \text{log } \frac{5}{4} - \text{ 2 log } \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \\[1em] = \text{log } \frac{3}{5} + \text{log } \frac{5}{4} - \text{log } \Big(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\Big)^2 \\[1em] = \text{log } \frac{3}{5} + \text{log } \frac{5}{4} - \text{log } \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = \text{log } \frac{\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{5}{4}}{\frac{3}{4}} \\[1em] = \text{log } \frac{\frac{3}{4}}{\frac{3}{4}} \\[1em] = \text{log } 1 \\[1em] = 0.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 8(C)

If log v + log 3 = log π + log 4 + 3 log r, the value of v in terms of r and other constants is :

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Given,

⇒ log v + log 3 = log π + log 4 + 3 log r

⇒ log 3v = log π + log 4 + log r3

⇒ log 3v = log 4πr3

⇒ 3v = 4πr3

⇒ v = $\frac{4}{3}πr^3$

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(f)Exercise 8(C)

If log y + 2 log x = 2, the value of y in terms of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log y + 2 log x = 2

⇒ log y + log x2 = 2

⇒ log yx2 = 2

⇒ yx2 = 102

⇒ yx2 = 100

⇒ y = 100 ÷ x2.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

2Exercise 8(C)

If log10 8 = 0.90; find the value of :

(i) log10 4

(ii) log $\sqrt{32}$

(iii) log 0.125

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Given,

⇒ log10 8 = 0.90

⇒ log10 23 = 0.90

⇒ 3log10 2 = 0.90

⇒ log10 2 = $\frac{0.90}{3}$

⇒ log10 2 = 0.30 .........(1)

(i) Given,

⇒ log10 4

⇒ log10 22

⇒ 2 log10 2

Substituting value of log10 2 from equation (1) in above equation, we get :

⇒ 2 × 0.30

⇒ 0.60

Hence, log10 4 = 0.60

(ii) Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \sqrt{32} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 4\sqrt{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 4 + \text{log } \sqrt{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 2^2 + \text{log } 2^{\frac{1}{2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2 \times \text{log 2} + \frac{1}{2} \times \text{log 2}\end{aligned}$$

Substituting value of log 2 from equation (1), in above equation, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2 \times 0.30 + \frac{1}{2} \times 0.30 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.60 + 0.15 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.75\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log $\sqrt{32}$ = 0.75

(iii) Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } 0.125 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{125}{1000} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{1}{8} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{1}{2^3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 2^{-3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -3 \times \text{log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -3 \times 0.30 \\[1em] \Rightarrow -0.90\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log 0.125 = -0.90

3Exercise 8(C)

If log 27 = 1.431, find the value of :

(i) log 9

(ii) log 300

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Given,

⇒ log 27 = 1.431

⇒ log 33 = 1.431

⇒ 3 log 3 = 1.431

⇒ log 3 = $\frac{1.431}{3}$ = 0.477 .......(1)

(i) Solving,

⇒ log 9

⇒ log 32

⇒ 2 log 3

Substituting value of log 3 from equation (1) in above equation, we get :

⇒ 2 × 0.477

⇒ 0.954

Hence, log 9 = 0.954

(ii) Solving,

⇒ log 300

⇒ log 3 × 100

⇒ log 3 + log 100

⇒ 0.477 + log 102

⇒ 0.477 + 2 log 10

⇒ 0.477 + 2 × 1

⇒ 0.477 + 2

⇒ 2.477

Hence, log 300 = 2.477

4Exercise 8(C)

If log10 a = b, find 103b - 2 in terms of a.

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Given,

⇒ log10 a = b

⇒ 10b = a

Cubing both sides, we get :

⇒ (10b)3 = a3

⇒ 103b = a3

Dividing both sides by 102, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{10^{3b}}{10^2} = \frac{a^3}{10^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10^{3b - 2} = \frac{a^3}{100}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 103b - 2 = $\frac{a^3}{100}.$

5Exercise 8(C)

If log5 x = y, find 52y + 3 in terms of x.

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Given,

⇒ log5 x = y

⇒ x = 5y ......(1)

Solving, equation 52y + 3, we get :

⇒ 52y.53

⇒ (5y)2 × 125

Substituting value of 5y from equation (1) in above equation, we get :

⇒ 125x2.

Hence, 52y + 3 = 125x2.

6Exercise 8(C)

Given :

log3 m = x and log3 n = y

(i) Express 32x - 3 in terms of m.

(ii) Write down 31 - 2y + 3x in terms of m and n.

(iii) If 2 log3 A = 5x - 3y; find A in terms of m and n.

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Given,

1st equation :

⇒ log3 m = x

⇒ m = 3x ......(1)

2nd equation :

⇒ log3 n = y

⇒ n = 3y ......(2)

(i) Given,

32x - 3

⇒ 32x.3-3

⇒ (3x)2.3-3

Substituting value of 3x from equation (1) in above equation, we get :

⇒ m2.3-3

⇒ $\frac{m^2}{3^3}$

⇒ $\frac{m^2}{27}$.

Hence, 32x - 3 = $\frac{m^2}{27}$.

(ii) Simplifying the expression,

⇒ 31 - 2y + 3x

⇒ 31.3-2y.33x

⇒ 3.(3y)-2.(3x)3

Substituting value of 3x and 3y from equation (1) and (2) in above equation, we get :

⇒ 3.n-2.m3

⇒ $\frac{3m^3}{n^2}$.

Hence, 31 - 2y + 3x = $\frac{3m^3}{n^2}$.

(iii) Given,

⇒ 2log3 A = 5x - 3y

⇒ log3 A2 = 5x - 3y

⇒ A2 = 35x - 3y

⇒ A2 = 35x.3-3y

⇒ A2 = (3x)5.(3y)-3

Substituting value of 3x and 3y from equation (1) and (2) in above equation, we get :

⇒ A2 = m5.n-3

⇒ A2 = $\frac{m^5}{n^3}$

⇒ A = $\sqrt{\frac{m^5}{n^3}}$.

Hence, A = $\sqrt{\frac{m^5}{n^3}}$.

7(i)Exercise 8(C)

Simplify :

log (a)3 - log a

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log (a)3 - log a

⇒ 3log a - log a

⇒ 2log a

⇒ log a2

⇒ 2 log a.

Hence, log (a)3 - log a = 2 log a.

7(ii)Exercise 8(C)

Simplify :

log (a)3 ÷ log a

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Simplifying the expression,

⇒ log (a)3 ÷ log a

⇒ 3log a ÷ log a

⇒ $\frac{\text{3 log a}}{\text{log a}}$

⇒ 3.

Hence, log (a)3 ÷ log a = 3.

8Exercise 8(C)

If log (a + b) = log a + log b, find a in terms of b.

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Given,

⇒ log (a + b) = log a + log b

⇒ log (a + b) = log ab

⇒ a + b = ab

⇒ ab - a = b

⇒ a(b - 1) = b

⇒ a = $\frac{b}{b - 1}$.

Hence, a = $\frac{b}{b - 1}$.

9(i)Exercise 8(C)

Prove that :

(log a)2 - (log b)2 = log $\Big(\frac{a}{b}\Big)$. log (ab)

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To prove:

(log a)2 - (log b)2 = log $\Big(\frac{a}{b}\Big)$. log (ab)

Solving L.H.S. of the above equation, we get :

⇒ (log a)2 - (log b)2

⇒ (log a + log b)(log a - log b)

⇒ log ab. log $\Big(\frac{a}{b}\Big)$

Hence, proved that (log a)2 - (log b)2 = log $\Big(\frac{a}{b}\Big)$. log (ab)

9(ii)Exercise 8(C)

Prove that :

If a log b + b log a - 1 = 0, then ba.ab = 10

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Given,

⇒ a log b + b log a - 1 = 0

⇒ log ba + log ab = 1

⇒ log ba + log ab = log 10

⇒ log ba.ab = log 10

⇒ ba.ab = 10.

Hence, proved that ba.ab = 10.

10(i)Exercise 8(C)

If log (a + 1) = log (4a - 3) - log 3; find a.

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Given,

⇒ log (a + 1) = log (4a - 3) - log 3

⇒ log (a + 1) = log $\frac{4a - 3}{3}$

⇒ (a + 1) = $\frac{4a - 3}{3}$

⇒ 4a - 3 = 3(a + 1)

⇒ 4a - 3 = 3a + 3

⇒ 4a - 3a = 3 + 3

⇒ a = 6.

Hence, a = 6.

10(ii)Exercise 8(C)

If 2 log y - log x - 3 = 0, express x in terms of y.

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Given,

⇒ 2 log y - log x - 3 = 0

⇒ 2 log y - log x = 3

⇒ log y2 - log x = 3

⇒ log $\frac{y^2}{x}$ = 3

⇒ $\frac{y^2}{x} = 10^3$

⇒ y2 = x.103

⇒ x = $\frac{y^2}{10^3} = \frac{y^2}{1000}$.

Hence, X = $\frac{y^2}{1000}$.

10(iii)Exercise 8(C)

Prove that :

log10 125 = 3(1 - log10 2)

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To prove:

log10 125 = 3(1 - log10 2)

Solving R.H.S. of the equation, we get :

⇒ 3(1 - log10 2)

⇒ 3(log10 10 - log10 2)

⇒ 3(log10 $\frac{10}{2}$)

⇒ 3 log10 5

⇒ log10 53

⇒ log10 125

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, proved that log10 125 = 3(1 - log10 2).

1(a)Exercise 8(D)

The value of (log 8 - log 2) ÷ log 32 is :

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Simplifying the expression :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{(log 8 - log 2) ÷ log 32} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 8 - log 2}}{\text{log 32}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 2}^3 - \text{log 2}}{\text{log 2}^5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{3 log 2 - log 2}}{\text{5 log 2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{2 log 2}}{\text{5 log 2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 8(D)

If log3 (x + 1) = 2, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log3 (x + 1) = 2

⇒ x + 1 = 32

⇒ x + 1 = 9

⇒ x = 9 - 1 = 8.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 8(D)

If 2 log x = log 250 - 1, the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ 2 log x = log 250 - 1

⇒ 2 log x = log 250 - log 10

⇒ log x2 = log $\frac{250}{10}$

⇒ x2 = 25

⇒ x = $\sqrt{25}$ = 5.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 8(D)

If log3 x - log3 2 - 1 = 0; the value of x is :

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Given,

⇒ log3 x - log3 2 - 1 = 0

⇒ log3 x = log3 2 + 1

⇒ log3 x = log3 2 + log3 3

⇒ log3 x = log3 (2 × 3)

⇒ log3 x = log3 6

⇒ x = 6.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 8(D)

The value of 2 log 3 - $\frac{1}{3}$ log 64 + log 12 is :

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{2 log 3} - \frac{1}{3} \text{log 64 + log 12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 3}^2 - \text{log 64}^{\frac{1}{3}} + \text{log 12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 3}^2 - (\text{log 4}^3)^{\frac{1}{3}} + \text{log 12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 9} - (\text{log 4})^{3 \times \frac{1}{3}} + \text{log 12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 9 - log 4 + log 12} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log 9 + log 12 - log 4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{9 \times 12}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{108}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 27.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

2Exercise 8(D)

If $\frac{3}{2} \text{ log a} + \frac{2}{3} \text{ log b } - 1 = 0$, find the value of a9.b4

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{2} \text{ log a} + \frac{2}{3} \text{ log b } - 1 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log a}^{\frac{3}{2}} + \text{log b}^{\frac{2}{3}} = 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log a}^{\frac{3}{2}} + \text{log b}^{\frac{2}{3}} = \text{log 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } (a^{\frac{3}{2}} \times b^{\frac{2}{3}}) = \text{log 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (a^{\frac{3}{2}} \times b^{\frac{2}{3}}) = 10\end{aligned}$$

Cubing and then squaring both sides, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow [(a^{\frac{3}{2}} \times b^{\frac{2}{3}})^3]^2 = [(10)^3]^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (a^{\frac{3}{2}} \times b^{\frac{2}{3}})^6 = 10^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^{\frac{3}{2} \times 6}.b^{\frac{2}{3} \times 6} = 10^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^{\frac{18}{2}}.b^{\frac{12}{3}} = 10^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^9.b^4 = 10^6.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, a9.b4 = 106.

3Exercise 8(D)

If x = 1 + log 2 - log 5, y = 2 log 3 and z = log a - log 5; find the value of a, if x + y = 2z.

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Given,

⇒ x + y = 2z

⇒ 1 + log 2 - log 5 + 2 log 3 = 2 (log a - log 5)

⇒ log 10 + log 2 - log 5 + log 32 = 2 log $\frac{a}{5}$

⇒ log 10 + log 2 + log 9 - log 5 = log $\Big(\frac{a}{5}\Big)^2$

⇒ log $\frac{10 \times 2 \times 9}{5}$ = log $\Big(\frac{a}{5}\Big)^2$

⇒ 2 × 2 × 9 = $\Big(\frac{a}{5}\Big)^2$

⇒ a2 = 52 × 2 × 2 × 9

⇒ a2 = 900

⇒ a = $\sqrt{900}$ = 30.

Hence, a = 30.

4Exercise 8(D)

If x = log 0.6; y = log 1.25 and z = log 3 - 2 log 2, find the values of :

(i) x + y - z

(ii) 5x + y - z

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(i) Substituting values of x, y and z in equation x + y - z, we get :

⇒ log 0.6 + log 1.25 - (log 3 - 2 log 2)

⇒ log 0.6 + log 1.25 - log 3 + 2 log 2

⇒ log 0.6 + log 1.25 + log 22 - log 3

⇒ log $\frac{0.6 \times 1.25 \times 2^2}{3}$

⇒ log $0.2 \times 1.25 \times 4$

⇒ log 1

⇒ 0.

Hence, x + y - z = 0.

(ii) Substituting value of x + y - z from part (i) in 5x + y - z, we get :

⇒ 50

⇒ 1.

Hence, 5x + y - z = 1.

5Exercise 8(D)

If a2 = log x, b3 = log y and 3a2 - 2b3 = 6 log z, express y in terms of x and z.

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⇒ 3a2 - 2b3 = 6 log z

⇒ 3log x - 2log y = 6 log z

⇒ log x3 - log y2 = log z6

⇒ log $\frac{x^3}{y^2}$ = log z6

⇒ $\frac{x^3}{y^2} = z^6$

⇒ $y^2 = \frac{x^3}{z^6}$

⇒ $y = \frac{\sqrt{x^3}}{\sqrt{z^6}}$

⇒ y = $x^{\frac{3}{2}} ÷ z^3$.

Hence, $y = x^{\frac{3}{2}} ÷ z^3$.

6Exercise 8(D)

If log $\frac{a - b}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$ (log a + log b), show that :

a2 + b2 = 6ab

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{a - b}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \text{(log a + log b)} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{a - b}{2} = \frac{1}{2} (\text{log ab}) \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{a - b}{2} = \text{log (ab)} ^{\frac{1}{2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{a - b}{2} = (ab)^{\frac{1}{2}}\end{aligned}$$

Squaring both sides, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \Big(\frac{a - b}{2}\Big)^2 = (ab)^{\frac{1}{2} \times 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{a^2 + b^2 - 2ab}{4} = ab \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2 + b^2 - 2ab = 4ab \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2 + b^2 = 4ab + 2ab \\[1em] \Rightarrow a^2 + b^2 = 6ab.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, proved that a2 + b2 = 6ab.

7Exercise 8(D)

If a2 + b2 = 23ab, show that :

log $\frac{a + b}{5} = \frac{1}{2}$ (log a + log b).

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Given,

⇒ a2 + b2 = 23ab

⇒ a2 + b2 + 2ab = 23ab + 2ab

⇒ (a + b)2 = 25ab

⇒ $\frac{(a + b)^2}{25}$ = ab

⇒ $\Big(\frac{a + b}{5}\Big)^2$ = ab

Taking log on both sides, we get :

⇒ log $\Big(\frac{a + b}{5}\Big)^2$ = log ab

⇒ 2 log $\frac{a + b}{5}$ = log a + log b

⇒ log $\frac{a + b}{5}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ (log a + log b).

Hence, proved that log $\frac{a + b}{5}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ (log a + log b).

8Exercise 8(D)

If m = log 20 and n = log 25, find the value of x, so that : 2 log (x - 4) = 2m - n

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Given,

⇒ 2 log (x - 4) = 2m - n

Substituting value of m and n in above equation, we get :

⇒ 2 log (x - 4) = 2 log 20 - log 25

⇒ log (x - 4)2 = log 202 - log 25

⇒ log (x - 4)2 = log 400 - log 25

⇒ log (x - 4)2 = log $\frac{400}{25}$

⇒ log (x - 4)2 = log 16

⇒ (x - 4)2 = 16

⇒ x2 + 16 - 8x = 16

⇒ x2 - 8x + 16 - 16 = 0

⇒ x2 - 8x = 0

⇒ x(x - 8) = 0

⇒ x = 0 or x - 8 = 0

⇒ x = 0 or x = 8.

x cannot be zero as then (x - 4) will be negative.

Hence, x = 8.

9Exercise 8(D)

Solve for x and y; if x > 0 and y > 0 :

log xy = log $\frac{x}{y}$ + 2 log 2 = 2.

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Given,

⇒ log xy = log $\frac{x}{y}$ + 2 log 2 = 2 ........(1)

Solving L.H.S. of the equation :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log xy} = \text{log }\frac{x}{y} + \text{2 log 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log xy} = \text{log }\frac{x}{y} + \text{log 2}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log xy} = \text{log }\frac{x}{y} + \text{log 4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log xy} = \text{log} \Big(\frac{x}{y} \times 4\Big) \\[1em] \Rightarrow xy = \frac{4x}{y} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y^2 = \frac{4x}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y^2 = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = \sqrt{4} = 2.\end{aligned}$$

From equation (1), we get :

⇒ log xy = 2

⇒ log x(2) = 2

⇒ log 2x = 2

⇒ log 2x = 2log 10

⇒ log 2x = log 102

⇒ 2x = 102

⇒ 2x = 100

⇒ x = $\frac{100}{2}$ = 50.

Hence, x = 50 and y = 2.

10(i)Exercise 8(D)

Find x, if :

logx 625 = -4

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Given,

⇒ logx 625 = -4

⇒ x-4 = 625

⇒ $\frac{1}{x^4}$ = 625

⇒ $x^4 = \frac{1}{625}$

⇒ $x^4 = \Big(\frac{1}{5}\Big)^4$

⇒ x = $\frac{1}{5}$ = 0.2

Hence, x = 0.2

10(ii)Exercise 8(D)

Find x, if :

logx (5x - 6) = 2

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Given,

⇒ logx (5x - 6) = 2

⇒ (5x - 6) = x2

⇒ x2 - 5x + 6 = 0

⇒ x2 - 3x - 2x + 6 = 0

⇒ x(x - 3) - 2(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ x - 2 = 0 or x - 3 = 0

⇒ x = 2 or x = 3.

Hence, x = 2 or 3.

11Exercise 8(D)

If p = log 20 and q = log 25, find the value of x, if 2 log (x + 1) = 2p - q.

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Given,

⇒ 2 log (x + 1) = 2p - q

Substituting value of p and q in above equation, we get :

⇒ 2 log (x + 1) = 2 log 20 - log 25

⇒ log (x + 1)2 = log 202 - log 25

⇒ log (x + 1)2 = log 400 - log 25

⇒ log (x + 1)2 = log $\frac{400}{25}$

⇒ log (x + 1)2 = log 16

⇒ (x + 1)2 = 16

⇒ x2 + 1 + 2x = 16

⇒ x2 + 2x + 1 - 16 = 0

⇒ x2 + 2x - 15 = 0

⇒ x2 + 5x - 3x - 15 = 0

⇒ x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = 0

⇒ (x - 3)(x + 5) = 0

⇒ x - 3 = 0 or x + 5 = 0

⇒ x = 3 or x = -5.

But x cannot be negative, then x + 1 will be negative which is not possible.

Hence, x = 3.

12Exercise 8(D)

If log2 (x + y) = log3 (x - y) = $\frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 0.2}}$, find the values of x and y.

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Given,

log2 (x + y) = log3 (x - y) = $\frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 0.2}}$

Solving, equation :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 0.2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \text{log}_{0.2} \space 25 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \text{log}_{\frac{2}{10}} \space 25 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \text{log}_{\frac{1}{5}} \space 5^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \text{log}_{5^{-1}} \space 5^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = \frac{2}{-1}\text{log}_{5} \space 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = -2 \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_2 \space (x + y) = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + y = 2^{-2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + y = \frac{1}{2^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + y = \frac{1}{4}\text{ ......(1)}\end{aligned}$$

Solving, equation :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \frac{\text{log 25}}{\text{log 0.2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \text{log}_{0.2} \space 25 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \text{log}_{\frac{2}{10}} \space 25 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \text{log}_{\frac{1}{5}} \space 5^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \text{log}_{5^{-1}} \space 5^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = \frac{2}{-1}\text{log}_{5}5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = -2 \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space (x - y) = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - y = 3^{-2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - y = \frac{1}{3^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x - y = \frac{1}{9}\text{ ......(2)}\end{aligned}$$

Adding equation (1) and (2), we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow (x + y) + (x - y) = \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + x + y - y = \frac{9 + 4}{36} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x = \frac{13}{36} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{13}{36 \times 2} = \frac{13}{72}.\end{aligned}$$

Substituting value of x in equation (1), we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + y = \frac{1}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{13}{72} + y = \frac{1}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{13}{72} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = \frac{18 - 13}{72} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = \frac{5}{72}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = $\frac{13}{72}\text{ and y} = \frac{5}{72}$.

13Exercise 8(D)

Given :

$\frac{\text{log x}}{\text{log y}} = \frac{3}{2}$ and log (xy) = 5; find the values of x and y.

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Solving, equation :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log x}}{\text{log y}} = \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{2 log x = 3 log y} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } x^2 = \text{log } y^3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = y^3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \sqrt{y^3}\text{ ........(1)}\end{aligned}$$

Substituting value of x from equation (1) in log (xy) = 5, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } (\sqrt{y^3} \times y) = 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } (y^{\frac{3}{2}}\times y) = 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } y^{\frac{3}{2} + 1} = 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow y^{\frac{5}{2}} = 10^5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (y^{\frac{1}{2}})^5 =10^5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{y})^5 = 10^5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{y} = 10\end{aligned}$$

Squaring both sides, we get :

$\Rightarrow y = 10^2$ = 100.

Substituting value of y in equation (1), we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \sqrt{(10^2)^3} \\[1em] = \sqrt{10^6} \\[1em] = 10^3 \\[1em] = 1000.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 1000 and y = 100.

14Exercise 8(D)

Given log10 x = 2a and log10 y = $\frac{b}{2}$.

(i) Write 10a in terms of x.

(ii) Write 102b + 1 in terms of y.

(iii) If log10P = 3a - 2b, express P in terms of x and y.

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(i) Given,

⇒ log10 x = 2a

⇒ x = 102a

⇒ x = (10a)2

Taking square root on both sides, we get :

$\Rightarrow \sqrt{x} = 10^a$

Hence, 10a = $\sqrt{x}$.

(ii) Given,

⇒ 102b + 1

⇒ 102b.101 .........(1)

Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{10}y = \frac{b}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y = 10^{\frac{b}{2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y^4 = (10^{\frac{b}{2}})^{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow y^4 = 10^{2b} \text{ ......(2)}\end{aligned}$$

Substituting value of 102b from equation (2) in equation (1), we get :

⇒ y4.101

⇒ 10y4.

Hence, 102b + 1 = 10y4.

(iii) Given,

⇒ log10 P = 3a - 2b

⇒ P = 103a - 2b

⇒ P = 103a.10-2b

⇒ P = $\frac{10^{3a}}{10^{2b}}$

We know that: (shown above)

y4 = 102b

and

$\sqrt{x}$ = 10a

∴ P = $\frac{10^{3a}}{10^{2b}}$ = $\frac{(10^{a})^3}{y^4} = \frac{(\sqrt{x})^3}{y^4} = \frac{x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{y^4}$.

Hence, P = $\frac{x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{y^4}$

15Exercise 8(D)

Solve :

log5 (x + 1) - 1 = 1 + log5 (x - 1).

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Given,

⇒ log5 (x + 1) - 1 = 1 + log5 (x - 1)

⇒ log5 (x + 1) - log5 (x - 1) = 1 + 1

⇒ log5 $\frac{x + 1}{x - 1}$ = 2

⇒ $\frac{x + 1}{x - 1} = 5^2$

⇒ x + 1 = 25(x - 1)

⇒ x + 1 = 25x - 25

⇒ 25x - x = 1 + 25

⇒ 24x = 26

⇒ x = $\frac{26}{24} = \frac{13}{12} = 1\frac{1}{12}$.

Hence, x = $1\frac{1}{12}$.

1(a)Test Yourself

The value of log3 81 is:

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Given,

⇒ log3 81

⇒ log3 (3)4

⇒ 4.log3 3

⇒ 4 x 1

⇒ 4.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1(b)Test Yourself

The value of log16 2 is:

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Let, log16 2 = x

⇒ 16x = 2

⇒ (24)x = 2

⇒ 24x = 21

⇒ 4x = 1

⇒ x = $\frac{1}{4}$.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(c)Test Yourself

If log(3x - 2) = 2, then the value of x is:

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Given, log(3x - 2) = 2

⇒ log10(3x - 2) = 2

⇒ 3x - 2 = 102

⇒ 3x - 2 = 100

⇒ 3x = 100 + 2

⇒ 3x = 102

⇒ x = $\frac{102}{3}$

⇒ x = 34.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1(d)Test Yourself

2 + $\frac{1}{2}$ log 9 - 2 log 5 is equal to:

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Given,

⇒ 2 + $\frac{1}{2}$ log 9 - 2 log 5

⇒ 2log 10 + $\text{log 9}^\frac{1}{2}$ - log 52

⇒ log 102 + log $\sqrt{9}$ - log 52

⇒ log 100 + log 3 - log 25

⇒ log (100 x 3) - log 25

⇒ log 300 - log 25

⇒ log $\frac{300}{25}$

⇒ log 12.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(e)Test Yourself

3 + log 10-2 is equal to:

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Given,

⇒ 3 + log 10-2

⇒ 3 + (-2) log 10

⇒ 3 + (-2) × 1

⇒ 3 - 2

⇒ 1.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(f)Test Yourself

Statement 1: log2 (x2 - 4) = 5 ⇒ x = 6

Statement 2: x2 - 4 = 25

⇒ x2 = 36 and x = $\pm$ 6

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Given,

⇒ log2 (x2 - 4) = 5

⇒ x2 - 4 = 25

⇒ x2 - 4 = 32

⇒ x2 = 32 + 4

⇒ x2 = 36

⇒ x = $\sqrt{36}$

⇒ x = $\pm 6$

∴ Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1(g)Test Yourself

Statement 1: log3x = a, then 9a = $\frac{1}{x^2}$

Statement 2: log3x = a ⇒ 3a = x

∴ 9a = (32)a = (3a)2 = x2

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Let, log3x = a

⇒ 3a = x

⇒ (3a)2 = x2

⇒ (32)a = x2

⇒ 9a = x2

∴ Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1(h)Test Yourself

Assertion (A): $\text{log}_{\sqrt{3}}x = 4$

⇒ x = 9

Reason (R): x = $(\sqrt{3})^4$ = 32 = 9

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{\sqrt{3}}x = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{3})^4 = x \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 9.\end{aligned}$$

∴ Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(i)Test Yourself

Assertion (A): log 2 = a and log 3 = b

⇒ 1 + log 12 = 2a + b

Reason (R): 1 + log 12

= 1 + log 2 x 2 x 3

= 1 + 2log 2 + log 3

= 1 + 2a + b

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Given, log 2 = a and log 3 = b

⇒ 1 + log 12

⇒ 1 + log (4 x 3)

⇒ 1 + log (2 x 2 x 3)

⇒ 1 + log 4 + log 3

⇒ 1 + log 22 + log 3

= 1 + 2log 2 + log 3

= 1 + 2a + b.

∴ A is false, but R is true.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

2Test Yourself

If log2 x = a and log3 y = a, write 72a in terms of x and y.

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Given,

⇒ log2 x = a

⇒ x = 2a ........(1)

⇒ log3 y = a

⇒ y = 3a ........(2)

Simplifying (72)a, we get :

⇒ 72a

⇒ (23 × 32)a

⇒ (23)a × (32)a

⇒ (2a)3 × (3a)2

Substituting value of 2a and 3a from equation (1) and (2), in above equation, we get :

⇒ x3.y2

Hence, 72a = x3.y2

3Test Yourself

Solve for x :

log (x - 1) + log (x + 1) = log2 1

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Given,

⇒ log (x - 1) + log (x + 1) = log2 1

⇒ log (x - 1)(x + 1) = 0

⇒ log (x2 + x - x - 1) = 0

⇒ log (x2 - 1) = 0

⇒ x2 - 1 = 100

⇒ x2 - 1 = 1

⇒ x2 = 1 + 1

⇒ x2 = 2

⇒ x = $\sqrt{2}$.

Hence, x = $\sqrt{2}$.

4Test Yourself

If log (x2 - 21) = 2, show that x = $\pm 11$.

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Given,

⇒ log (x2 - 21) = 2

⇒ x2 - 21 = 102

⇒ x2 - 21 = 100

⇒ x2 = 100 + 21

⇒ x2 = 121

⇒ x = $\sqrt{121}$

⇒ x = $\pm 11$.

Hence, proved that x = $\pm 11$.

5Test Yourself

If x = (100)a, y = (10000)b and z = (10)c, find log $\frac{10\sqrt{y}}{x^2z^3}$ in terms of a, b and c.

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Given,

⇒ x = (100)a

⇒ x = (102)a

⇒ x = 102a ..........(1)

Given,

⇒ y = (10000)b

⇒ y = (104)b

⇒ y = 104b ..........(2)

Given,

⇒ z = 10c ..........(3)

Substituting value of x, y and z from equations (1), (2) and (3) respectively in log $\frac{10\sqrt{y}}{x^2z^3}$, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10\sqrt{y}}{x^2z^3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10 \times \sqrt{10^{4b}}}{(10^{2a})^2 \times (10^c)^3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10 \times \sqrt{(10^{b})^4}}{(10^{4a}) \times (10^{3c})} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10 \times 10^{2b}}{10^{4a + 3c}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10^{2b + 1}}{10^{4a + 3c}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 10^{2b + 1} - \text{log } 10^{4a + 3c} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (2b + 1) \times \text{log 10} - (4a + 3c) \times \text{log 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (2b + 1) \times 1 - (4a + 3c) \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (2b + 1) - (4a + 3c) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2b + 1 - 4a - 3c.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log $\frac{10\sqrt{y}}{x^2z^3}$ = 2b + 1 - 4a - 3c.

6Test Yourself

If 3(log 5 - log 3) - (log 5 - 2 log 6) = 2 - log x, find x.

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Given,

⇒ 3(log 5 - log 3) - (log 5 - 2 log 6) = 2 - log x

⇒ 3log 5 - 3log 3 - log 5 + 2 log 6 = 2 - log x

⇒ 2log 5 - 3log 3 + 2log 6 = 2 - log x

⇒ 2log 5 - log 33 + log 62 = 2 - log x

⇒ log 52 - log 27 + log 36 + log x = 2

⇒ log 25 + log 36 + log x - log 27 = 2

⇒ log $\frac{25 \times 36 \times x}{27}$ = 2

⇒ $\frac{100x}{3} = 10^2$

⇒ 100x = 3 × 102

⇒ 100x = 300

⇒ x = $\frac{300}{100}$ = 3.

Hence, x = 3.

7Test Yourself

Given log x = 2m - n, log y = n - 2m and log z = 3m - 2n, find in terms of m and n, the value of log $\frac{x^2y^3}{z^4}$.

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Given,

1st equation :

⇒ log x = 2m - n

⇒ x = 102m - n .......(1)

2nd equation :

⇒ log y = n - 2m

⇒ y = 10n - 2m .......(2)

3rd equation :

⇒ log z = 3m - 2n

⇒ z = 103m - 2n .......(3)

Substituting value of x, y and z in log $\frac{x^2y^3}{z^4}$, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{(10^{2m - n})^2(10^{n - 2m})^3}{(10^{3m - 2n})^4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10^{2(2m - n)}.10^{3(n - 2m)}}{10^{4(3m - 2n)}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } \frac{10^{4m - 2n}.10^{3n - 6m}}{10^{12m - 8n}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 10^{4m - 2n + 3n - 6m - (12m - 8n)} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 10^{n - 2m - 12m + 8n} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log } 10^{9n - 14m} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (9n - 14m) \text{ log 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (9n - 14m) \times 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9n - 14m.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log $\frac{x^2y^3}{z^4}$ = 9n - 14m.

8Test Yourself

Given logx 25 - logx 5 = 2 - logx $\frac{1}{125}$; find x.

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Given,

⇒ logx 25 - logx 5 = 2 - logx $\frac{1}{125}$

⇒ logx 25 - logx 5 + logx $\frac{1}{125}$ = 2

⇒ logx $\frac{25 \times \frac{1}{125}}{5}$ = 2

⇒ logx $\frac{25}{625}$ = 2

⇒ x2 = $\frac{25}{625}$

⇒ $x^2 = \frac{1}{25}$

⇒ x = $\sqrt{\frac{1}{25}} = \frac{1}{5}$.

Hence, x = $\frac{1}{5}$.

9Test Yourself

Solve for x, if :

logx 49 - logx 7 + logx $\frac{1}{343}$ + 2 = 0

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space {49} + \text{log}_x \space {\frac{1}{343}} - \text{log}_x7 = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space {\frac{49 \times \frac{1}{343}}{7}} = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space {\frac{49}{7 \times 343}} = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space {\frac{1}{49}} = -2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^{-2} = \frac{1}{49} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^{-2} = \frac{1}{7^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^{-2} = 7^{-2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 7.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 7.

10Test Yourself

If a2 = log x, b3 = log y and $\frac{a^2}{2} - \frac{b^3}{3}$ = log c, find c in terms of x and y.

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Given,

a2 = log x and b3 = log y

Substituting value of a2 and b3 in $\frac{a^2}{2} - \frac{b^3}{3}$ = log c, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{a^2}{2} - \frac{b^3}{3} = \text{log c} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log x}}{2} - \frac{\text{log y}}{3} = \text{log c} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{3 log x - 2 log y}}{6} = \text{log c} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log x}^3 - \text{log y}^2 = \text{6 log c} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log x}^3 - \text{log y}^2 = \text{log c}^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log c}^6 = log \frac{x^3}{y^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow c^6 = \frac{x^3}{y^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow c = \sqrt[6]{\frac{x^3}{y^2}}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, c = $\sqrt[6]{\frac{x^3}{y^2}}.$

11Test Yourself

Given x = log10 12, y = log4 2 × log10 9 and z = log10 0.4, find :

(i) x - y - z

(ii) 13x - y - z

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Given,

x = log10 12, y = log4 2 × log10 9 and z = log10 0.4

(i) Substituting value of x, y and z in equation x - y - z, we get :

⇒ x - y - z = log10 12 - log4 2 × log10 9 - log10 0.4

= log10 12 - log(22) 2 × log10 9 - log10 0.4

= log10 12 - $\frac{1}{2}$ log 2 2 × log10 9 - log10 0.4

= log10 12 - $\frac{1}{2}$ × 1 × log10 9 - log10 0.4

= log10 12 - $\frac{1}{2}$ × log10 9 - log10 0.4

= log1012 - log10 $9^{\frac{1}{2}}$ - log10 0.4

= log1012 - log103 - log100.4

= log1012 - (log103 + log100.4)

= log10 $\frac{12}{3 \times 0.4}$

= log10 $\frac{12}{1.2}$

= log10 10

= 1.

Hence, x - y - z = 1.

(ii) Substituting value of x - y - z in 13x - y - z, we get :

⇒ 131 = 13.

Hence, 13x - y - z = 13.

12Test Yourself

Solve for x, logx $15\sqrt{5} = 2 - \text{log}_x \space 3\sqrt{5}$

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space 15\sqrt{5} = 2 - \text{log}_x \space 3\sqrt{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space 15\sqrt{5} + \text{log}_x \space 3\sqrt{5} = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space (15\sqrt{5} \times 3\sqrt{5}) = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_x \space 225 = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = 225 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \sqrt{225} = 15.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 15.

13(i)Test Yourself

Evaluate :

logb a × logc b × loga c

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_b a \times \text{log}_c b \times \text{log}_a c \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log a}}{\text{log b}} \times \frac{\text{log b}}{\text{log c}} \times \frac{\text{log c}}{\text{log a}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log a.log b.log c}}{\text{log b.log c.log a}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, logb a × logc b × loga c = 1.

13(ii)Test Yourself

Evaluate :

log3 8 ÷ log9 16

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_3 \space 8 ÷ \text{log}_9 \space 16 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 8}}{\text{log 3}} ÷ \frac{\text{log 16}}{\text{log 9}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 8}}{\text{log 3}} \times \frac{\text{log 9}}{\text{log 16}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log 2}^3}{\text{log 3}} \times \frac{\text{log 3}^2}{\text{log 2}^4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{3 log 2}}{\text{log 3}} \times \frac{\text{2 log 3}}{\text{4 log 2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{6 log 2.log 3}}{\text{4 log 2.log 3}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{6}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1\frac{1}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, log3 8 ÷ log9 16 = $1\frac{1}{2}$.

13(iii)Test Yourself

Evaluate :

$\frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\text{log }_{25} \space 16 \times \text{log }_{100} \space 10}$

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Simplifying the expression,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\text{log }_{25} \space 16 \times \text{log }_{100} \space 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\text{log }_{5^2} \space 16 \times \text{log}_{10^2} \space 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\frac{1}{2} \times \text{log }_{5} \space 16 \times \frac{1}{2} \times \text{log}_{10} \space 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\frac{1}{4} \times \text{log}_{5} \space 16} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\text{log}_{5} \space 16} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4 \times \frac{\text{log 8}}{\text{log 5}}}{\frac{\text{log 16}}{\text{log 5}}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{4 log 8. log 5}}{\text{log 16. log 5}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{4 log 8}}{\text{log 16}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{4 log 2}^3}{\text{log 2}^4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4 \times 3 \times \text{log 2}}{4 \times \text{log 2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{12}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{\text{log}_5 \space 8}{\text{log }_{25} \space 16 \times \text{log }_{100} \space 10}$ = 3.

14Test Yourself

Show that :

loga m ÷ logab m = 1 + loga b

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Simplifying L.H.S. of the given equation, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_a \space m ÷ \text{log}_{ab} \space m \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log m}}{\text{log a}} ÷ \frac{\text{log m}}{\text{log ab}}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log m}}{\text{log a}} \times \frac{\text{log ab}}{\text{log m}}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log ab}}{\text{log a}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{a} \space ab \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{a} \space a + \text{log}_{a} \space b \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1 + \text{log}_{a} \space b.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, proved that loga m ÷ logab m = 1 + loga b.

15Test Yourself

If $\text{log}_{\sqrt{27}} \space x = 2\frac{2}{3}$, find x.

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{log}_{\sqrt{27}} \space x = 2\frac{2}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{\sqrt{27}} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{\sqrt{3^3}} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{log}_{3^{\frac{3}{2}}} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}} \text{ log}_{3} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3}\text{ log}_{3} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{ log}_{3} \space x = \frac{8}{3} \times \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{ log}_{3} \space x = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 3^4 = 81.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 81.

16Test Yourself

$\frac{1}{\text{log}_{a} \space bc + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{b} \space ca + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{c} \space ab + 1}$

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Evaluating,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{\text{log}_{a} \space bc + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{b} \space ca + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{c} \space ab + 1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log bc}}{\text{log a}} + 1} + \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log ca}}{\text{log b}} + 1} + \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log ab}}{\text{log c}} + 1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log bc + log a}}{\text{log a}}} + \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log ca + log b}}{\text{log b}}} + \frac{1}{\frac{\text{log ab + log c}}{\text{log c}}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log a}}{\text{log bc + log a}} + \frac{\text{log b}}{\text{log ca + log b}} + \frac{\text{log c}}{\text{log ab + log c}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log a}}{\text{log b + log c + log a}} + \frac{\text{log b}}{\text{log c + log a + log b}} + \frac{\text{log c}}{\text{log a + log b + log c}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text{log a + log b + log c}}{\text{log a + log b + log c}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{1}{\text{log}_{a} \space bc + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{b} \space ca + 1} + \frac{1}{\text{log}_{c} \space ab + 1}$ = 1.

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