Question

Use the properties of logarithms to simplify the expression below.

ln
x
×
ln
y
÷
ln
z


(1 point)
Responses

ln
(
x
y
z
)
the natural log of open paren x y over z close paren

This expression cannot be simplified.
This expression cannot be simplified.

ln
(
x
+
y
−
z
)
logarithm left parenthesis Start Fraction 5 over x End Fraction right parenthesis

ln
(
x
+
y
z
)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( \frac{\ln x \cdot \ln y}{\ln z} \), we can use the properties of logarithms. However, the current expression doesn't naturally reduce to a single logarithmic form without any additional context or constraints.

The expression \( \frac{\ln x \cdot \ln y}{\ln z} \) does not fit typical logarithm properties that allow for further simplification into a single logarithmic term. Thus, the correct answer is:

**This expression cannot be simplified.**