Mathematics · Grades 10–12
Logarithms of products
For real logarithms: b > 0, b ≠ 1, u > 0 and v > 0.
The key idea
For real logarithms: b > 0, b ≠ 1, u > 0 and v > 0.
log_b(uv) = log_b(u) + log_b(v)
Worked examples
Evaluate log base 4 of (1024 × 64).
log_4(1024) + log_4(64) = 5 + 3 = 8
8
Evaluate log base 8 of (512 × 512).
log_8(512) + log_8(512) = 3 + 3 = 6
6
Try it yourself
Evaluate log base 3 of (81 × 27).
Evaluate log base 6 of (6 × 6).
Check your understanding
Answers and marking notes
- 7
log_3(81) + log_3(27) = 4 + 3 = 7
- 2
log_6(6) + log_6(6) = 1 + 1 = 2
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