Logarithm Algebra (Power Property) - To Quadratic (Coefficient N)

Level 1

This math topic explores advanced applications of logarithmic functions, specifically focusing on the power rule within logarithmic algebra leading to quadratic equations. Problems require simplifying logarithmic equations featuring a variable (like y, w, p, m, x) by applying the power property of logarithms. Each question presents a logarithmic equation and demands conversion into an equivalent quadratic or linear form to isolate and solve for the variable. Multiple-choice answers illustrate different outcomes of applying the power rule correctly or incorrectly in solving the equations.

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Logarithm Algebra (Power Property) - To Quadratic (Coefficient N) Worksheet

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Logarithm Algebra (Power Property) - To Quadratic (Coefficient N)
1
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'y'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 7 (y + 3) = \log sub 7 (9)
a A LaTex expression showing 2(y + 3) = 81
b A LaTex expression showing (y + 6) = 81
c A LaTex expression showing (y + 3) to the power of 2 = 81
2
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'w'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 6 (w - 2) = \log sub 6 (1)
a A LaTex expression showing (w - 4) = 1
b A LaTex expression showing (w - 2) to the power of 2 = 1
c A LaTex expression showing 2(w - 2) = 1
3
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'p'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 3 (p - 6) = \log sub 3 (9)
a A LaTex expression showing (p - 12) = 81
b A LaTex expression showing (p - 6) to the power of 2 = 81
c A LaTex expression showing 2(p - 6) = 81
4
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'm'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 6 (3m + 9) = \log sub 6 (9)
a A LaTex expression showing 2(3m + 9) = 81
b A LaTex expression showing (3m + 18) = 81
c A LaTex expression showing (3m + 9) to the power of 2 = 81
5
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'x'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 5 (-3x + 9) = \log sub 5 (9)
a A LaTex expression showing (-3x + 9) to the power of 2 = 81
b A LaTex expression showing 2(-3x + 9) = 81
c A LaTex expression showing (-3x + 18) = 81
6
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'w'
A LaTex expression showing 3\log sub 2 (-1w + 2) = \log sub 2 (4)
a A LaTex expression showing 3(-1w + 2) = 64
b A LaTex expression showing (-1w + 6) = 64
c A LaTex expression showing (-1w + 2) to the power of 3 = 64
7
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'p'
A LaTex expression showing 3\log sub 2 (2p + 4) = \log sub 2 (4)
a A LaTex expression showing (2p + 12) = 64
b A LaTex expression showing (2p + 4) to the power of 3 = 64
c A LaTex expression showing 3(2p + 4) = 64
8
Use the power rule to simplify this to an equation with variable 'p'
A LaTex expression showing 2\log sub 8 (p - 3) = \log sub 8 (4)
a A LaTex expression showing 2(p - 3) = 16
b A LaTex expression showing (p - 6) = 16
c A LaTex expression showing (p - 3) to the power of 2 = 16